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History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

In Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, history teachers, postsecondarys earn $122,400 at the median. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $210K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 106.67), so that salary is closer to $114,746 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,255/month — about 31.2% of take-home, which is tight.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$122K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$47K
Entry level (10th %)
$210K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $122K get you in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?

Take-home$7,241/mo
2BR rent (FMR)-$2,255/mo
Rent burden31.1% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$114,746/yr
After rent$4,986/mo
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About history teachers, postsecondarys

U.S. employed: 100
Category: Education
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Bar chart showing History Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA: 10th percentile $46,610, 25th percentile $85,680, median $122,400, 75th percentile $155,740, 90th percentile $209,540. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$47K25th$86KMedian$122K75th$156K90th$210K
Bar chart showing History Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA: 10th percentile $46,610, 25th percentile $85,680, median $122,400, 75th percentile $155,740, 90th percentile $209,540. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level history teachers, postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $122K.Top earners bring in $210K or more - a $163K spread from bottom to top.

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History Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$121K+48%1,680
New Hampshire$107K+31%110
Rhode Island$106K+30%150
Arizona$102K+25%170
New York$101K+24%1,780
Massachusetts$101K+24%850
New Jersey$100K+23%640
Connecticut$100K+23%330
Oregon$98K+20%170
Montana$93K+14%60
Maryland$88K+7%320
Michigan$86K+6%380
Maine$86K+5%100
Illinois$85K+4%630
Virginia$83K+2%810

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Frequently asked questions

How much do history teachers, postsecondarys make in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA?

The median is $122,400 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,610, and experienced history teachers, postsecondarys can clear $209,540. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $122K enough to live in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,241/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,255/month (HUD Fair Market Rent), which eats 31.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a history teachers, postsecondary salary go in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has a Regional Price Parity of 106.67 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median history teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $114,746 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do history teachers, postsecondarys 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.

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