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Job outlook for american history teachers in the United States
Are american history teacher jobs in demand?
American history teacher job and salary trends over time
American history teacher jobs over time
American history teacher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,305 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,535 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,607 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,543 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,619 | 0.00% |
Average american history teacher salary over time
American history teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,682 | $20.04 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $40,750 | $19.59 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | $40,435 | $19.44 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $39,405 | $18.94 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $38,934 | $18.72 | +3.5% |
American history teacher jobs by state
Most common states for american history teachers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 117 | 17% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 169 | 13% |
| 3 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 972 | 11% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 681 | 11% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 601 | 11% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 593 | 11% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,277 | 10% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 680 | 10% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 212 | 10% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 108 | 10% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 169 | 9% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 91 | 9% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 652 | 8% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 527 | 8% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 233 | 8% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 895 | 7% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 770 | 7% |
| 18 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 361 | 7% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 224 | 7% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 41 | 7% |
American History Teacher job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of american history teacher experts
Saint Mary's College of California
Macalester College
Angelo State University
UNC Charlotte
University of Mary Washington
What general advice would you give to an American History Teacher?
Peter Alter Ph.D.: Public school salary systems are determined by years of teaching (sometimes called Steps) and level of education. Get a Master's degree. Add an authorization via coursework. Anything that will move you over a column on the salary schedule. Then figure out your side hustle- coaching, tutoring, doing something completely away from education. This may be challenging in your first year but as you get acclimated, you are going to have more time that you will be able to monetize.
What hard/technical skills are most important for American History Teachers?
Walter Greason Ph.D.: Ability to learn multiple managerial and technical platforms rapidly; facility with both quantitative and qualitative data and the capacity to discern multiple forms of mixed research methodologies.
Dr. Jason Pierce
Professor, Department ChairAngelo State University
Arnoldo De León Department of History
What skills stand out on American History Teacher resumes?
Dr. Jason Pierce: Colleges and universities vary in terms of their primary focus. While larger private and public institutions value research as much as teaching, smaller regional institutions, like Angelo State University, put the most emphasis on teaching. Thus, teaching experience is paramount. We look closely at how many sections a candidate has taught and what classes they could offer when hiring a tenure track or non-tenure track instructor. Faculty at my university teach 4 classes per semester, so we must have someone who is "plug and play" and can handle the workload. For larger universities, research projects may need to be emphasized more. Be sure you understand what kind of institution you are applying to so you can get a sense of what skills that institution or department values the most. Researching the institution and the department is critical for success. Thankfully, that's relatively easy to do nowadays.
Brad Smith
Director of Teacher Education Advising and LicensureUNC Charlotte
Department of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for American History Teachers to find work opportunities?
Brad Smith: There has, for some time, been a significant teacher shortage in many areas across the country. In NC, educator recruitment initiatives of all types exist in school districts, state agencies, and colleges and universities. Still, it's not uncommon for schools to begin the academic year with vacancies. I recommend that individuals interested in a teaching career review the licensing requirements in their state and speak with an advisor at a state-approved and accredited teacher education program to understand their options. Many states, NC included, have processes in place that make it possible for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree to begin teaching while they complete licensure coursework, creating a smoother transition for those changing careers. Teaching is an absolutely incredible profession. Your future students need you!
Janine Davis Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington
College of Education
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on American History Teachers?
Janine Davis Ph.D.: For our teacher education graduates, the impact of the pandemic will most likely work in their favor when it comes to finding jobs-the pandemic has led to many retirements, which will mean that we will need even more teachers to fill those empty positions. At the same time, the advent of increased virtual learning means that it will no longer be an option that teachers know and use technology, including teaching online and using learning management and data analysis systems-those skills will almost certainly be a non-negotiable for future teaching positions. Finally, I think that this event has highlighted the importance of working as part of a team of teachers and other school leaders.