History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Virginia

History teachers, postsecondary in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $96,490 a year) and the least in Harrisonburg ($87,950), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the history teachers, postsecondary average at $97,190 and the median at $85,910 for 760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,580.

History Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$96,490
Richmond$95,470
Harrisonburg$87,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$96,490	$84,690	$61,220	$71,977	98
Richmond	$95,470	$86,410	$67,010	$71,318	98
Harrisonburg	$87,950	$82,860	$65,950	$66,460	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1125.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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