History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Montgomery, AL, history teachers, postsecondaries earn $66,550 at the median. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 89.68), which stretches that salary to about $74,208 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,016/month, or 23.2% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $67K get you in Montgomery?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Montgomery’s Regional Price Parity (89.68). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Montgomery
Pay for history teachers, postsecondary in Montgomery runs about 21% below the U.S. median of $84K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,016/month, 23.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 89.68 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Montgomery can be a reasonable trade-off for history teachers, postsecondarys who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for history teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Montgomery, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $79K | $86K |
| Auburn-Opelika | $83K | $94K |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $82K | $81K |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $67K | $69K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Montgomery, AL
Entry-level history teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $67K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
History Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $127K | +52% | 1,450 |
| New Hampshire | $107K | +28% | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $105K | +25% | 780 |
| Oregon | $104K | +24% | 260 |
| Connecticut | $102K | +22% | 300 |
| New York | $100K | +20% | 1,660 |
| New Jersey | $100K | +19% | 780 |
| Maine | $100K | +19% | 80 |
| Michigan | $99K | +19% | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $99K | +18% | 960 |
| Maryland | $98K | +17% | 310 |
| Arizona | $97K | +16% | 150 |
| Minnesota | $93K | +11% | 280 |
| Virginia | $86K | +2% | 760 |
| District of Columbia | $86K | +2% | 180 |
| Illinois | $84K | +0% | 700 |
| Vermont | $84K | -0% | 80 |
| New Mexico | $84K | -0% | 120 |
| Washington | $83K | -1% | 290 |
| Nevada | $82K | -2% | 80 |
| Utah | $82K | -2% | 140 |
| Texas | $82K | -3% | 2,030 |
| Wisconsin | $81K | -3% | 370 |
| Ohio | $81K | -3% | 650 |
| Missouri | $81K | -4% | 360 |
| Indiana | $79K | -5% | 380 |
| Georgia | $79K | -6% | 630 |
| Louisiana | $79K | -6% | 120 |
| Colorado | $78K | -6% | 380 |
| Iowa | $77K | -8% | 150 |
| Montana | $76K | -10% | 40 |
| Wyoming | $75K | -10% | 30 |
| North Carolina | $75K | -10% | 720 |
| Kansas | $75K | -11% | 150 |
| South Carolina | $74K | -12% | 280 |
| Tennessee | $73K | -13% | 450 |
| Florida | $71K | -15% | 320 |
| West Virginia | $70K | -17% | 90 |
| South Dakota | $69K | -17% | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $67K | -20% | 180 |
| Alabama | $67K | -21% | 340 |
| Kentucky | $65K | -23% | 280 |
| Mississippi | $63K | -24% | 210 |
| Nebraska | $57K | -32% | 190 |
| Arkansas | $48K | -43% | 290 |
Showing 1–10 of 45 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a history teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Montgomery?
Yes — at the median salary of $67K, rent takes 23.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,016/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for history teachers, postsecondaries in Montgomery?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new history teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $44K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,653/month. At HUD’s $1,016/month FMR, rent would take 38% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is history teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Montgomery?
Local pay runs 21% below the national median — $67K here vs. $84K nationally. Cost of living is 10% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Montgomery compare to the national average for history teachers, postsecondaries?
Montgomery pays $67K median vs. the U.S. average of $84K — that’s -21%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89.68), the purchasing-power equivalent is $74K — below the national median.
How much do history teachers, postsecondaries make in Montgomery, AL?
The median is $66,550 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,220, and experienced history teachers, postsecondaries can clear $97,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $67K enough to live in Montgomery?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,337/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,016/month, which eats 23.4% 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 Montgomery?
Montgomery has a Regional Price Parity of 89.68 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median history teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $74,208 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.