History Professor Career

*A job as a History Professor falls under the broader career category of Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary : Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondar Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$100,390

Median Hourly Wage

$48.26*

Total Employed Nationally

11,570


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.