Bar chart showing History Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $51,940, 25th percentile $59,840, median $79,380, 75th percentile $101,820, 90th percentile $141,890. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level history teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $79K. Top earners bring in $142K or more, a $90K spread from bottom to top.
How much do history teachers, postsecondaries make in Kansas?▼
The median is $79,380 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,940, and experienced history teachers, postsecondaries can clear $141,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $79K enough to live in Kansas?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,030/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 21.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a history teachers, postsecondary salary go in Kansas?▼
Kansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median history teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $88,653 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do history teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
