How much does a historian make in Pennsylvania?
$71,970a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Pennsylvania. That is $34.60 an hour or $5,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.60
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,350Median: $71,970Highest 10%: $96,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,350 | $26.61 | |
| 25th | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| Median | $71,970 | $34.60 | |
| 75th | $89,750 | $43.15 | |
| 90th | $96,100 | $46.20 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 16. North Carolina | $73,440 |
| 17. Kansas | $72,600 |
| 18. Alabama | $72,490 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $71,970 |
| 20. Tennessee | $71,080 |
| 21. Nebraska | $70,050 |
| 22. New Mexico | $66,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $34.60 ($71,970 a year).
Do historians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $71,970 against $76,750 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for historian pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 19 of 35 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays historians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $81,470 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.