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Job outlook for classics teachers in the United States
Are classics teacher jobs in demand?
Classics teacher job and salary trends over time
Classics teacher jobs over time
Classics teacher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 40 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 42 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 42 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 43 | 0.00% |
Average classics teacher salary over time
Classics teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,909 | $24.96 | +0.7% |
| 2025 | $51,525 | $24.77 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $50,096 | $24.08 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $48,832 | $23.48 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $47,944 | $23.05 | +2.8% |
Classics teacher jobs by state
Most common states for classics teachers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 112 | 16% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 164 | 12% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 596 | 11% |
| 4 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 892 | 10% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 634 | 10% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 93 | 10% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,187 | 9% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 634 | 9% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 509 | 9% |
| 10 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 191 | 9% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 146 | 8% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 89 | 8% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 616 | 7% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 206 | 7% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 190 | 7% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 808 | 6% |
| 17 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 585 | 6% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 575 | 6% |
| 19 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 370 | 6% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 40 | 6% |
Most common cities for classics teachers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $38,883 |
Classics Teacher job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of classics teacher experts
Texas Tech University
Hamilton College
Dr. Catalina Popescu
Visiting Assistant Professor Classics Department of Classical and Modern Languages and LiteraturesTexas Tech University
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
What general advice would you give to a Classics Teacher?
Dr. Catalina Popescu: PUBLICATIONS! I cannot emphasize this enough... In addition to a good PhD dissertation or a good MA thesis, publishing articles in reputable peered-reviewed journals or even in volumes of conference proceedings, participation to talks and colloquia, networking with other Classicists from various fields, universities, and niches will be beneficial. Getting your voice out there, being strong about your ideas, contributing to knowledge and research dialogue can enhance your already beautiful résumé. Employers will notice your passion and perseverance in the field. If you are strong in your incipient phases of your career, there is a strong indication that you will only get better with time, like a good Falernian wine (if you allow me a Roman comparison).
What will help Classics Teachers increase their earning potential?
Dr. Catalina Popescu: I noticed that an ability to combine knowledge from neighboring fields enhances the chances of landing a good job. I also can testify that an academic interest in Classical areas which benefitted from little previous scholarship will stand out on the job market. For example, one may have an interest in marginal provinces of the Roman Empire who were previously ignored or be able to use both archeological and philological tools to address certain questions in a complex manner. This versatility will not go unnoticed. If one can also add digital expertise to Classical research and combine established methods of investigations with the new powers of AI, then such a skill will surely be a plus in the following years. I can already see job descriptions asking for digital expertise.
What Classics Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Catalina Popescu: I would advise them to always do what they love, both in teaching and research and lead through passion. Someone gave me this advice a long time ago: "This field will not always be easy, so you need to love what you do, because your passion for your work will be the only reason to wake up in the morning in the days when things get hard." In other words, just like with other jobs, there will be days when you do not feel like waking up for work and on those days you will run on strong Columbian coffee and pure passion to fuel and trick your brain into action.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Classics Teachers?
Jesse Weiner Ph.D.: There will almost certainly be an enduring impact on graduates, but exactly what that looks like, remains to be seen. Some industries, such as academia, may have many lean years ahead, but I expect that most industries will bounce back, and many will flourish. However, many industries may find themselves transformed, and working remotely (or partially remotely) may well become a new norm. The transferable skills with which classics majors graduate (analytic thinking, critical reading, and writing) prepare them well to succeed in a variety of professions and to adapt to an ever-changing workplace.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Classics Teachers to find work opportunities?
Jesse Weiner Ph.D.: Assuming they do not pursue PhDs in the field, classics majors aren't trained for a particular industry or vocation. Instead, they use their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills to work as teachers, business leaders, museum curators, publishers, and bankers, and they succeed brilliantly in a wide array of other fields. Studies have shown that classics majors score higher on the LSAT than graduates in any other discipline. Recent students of mine have gone to become lawyers, business consultants, book editors, Latin teachers, managers of nonprofits, and entrepreneurs; others now work on Wall Street or have joined the Peace Corps. Some have gone on to pursue graduate degrees in fields ranging from creative writing to marine biology. The "hot spots" for any particular profession will, of course, vary, but, as we recover from the pandemic, I expect opportunities will abound around the country.
How do you envision technology impacting Classics Teachers in the next 5 years?
Jesse Weiner Ph.D.: I suspect that no profession will remain untouched by technology in the near future. At a most basic level, teaching, learning, and working in a wide variety of professions will increasingly incorporate remote and online components. Projects in digital humanities have expanded the use of technology in classics classrooms, such that today's classics majors enter the job market with considerably more training with digital tools than their predecessors.