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How much does a history teacher make in Allentown?

$101,300a year

Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $48.72 an hour or $8,444 a month.

Hourly
$48.72
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
22 of 89
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,330Median: $101,300Highest 10%: $158,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$63,330$30.45
25th$76,340$36.70
Median$101,300$48.72
75th$121,700$58.49
90th$158,700$76.30

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for history teachers.

Harrisburg, PA$107,700
Philadelphia, PA$99,580
Pittsburgh, PA$98,850
History Teacher salary in Pennsylvania History Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Economics Teacher$122,500
Engineering Teacher$102,800
Computer Science Teacher$100,100
Chemistry Teacher$97,900
Health Specialties Teacher$97,720
Foreign Language and Literature Teacher$97,520
Business Teacher$83,060
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher$81,300
Career/Technical Education Teacher$81,200
Special Education Teacher$80,510
Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a history teacher make an hour in Allentown?

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $48.72 ($101,300 a year).

Do history teachers make more in Allentown than the national average?

Yes: $101,300 against $83,820 nationally, 21% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $98,850, so Allentown pays 3% more.

Where does Allentown rank for history teacher pay?

22 of 89 metro areas with data.

How much does a history teacher make starting out in Allentown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $63,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,700 or more.

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.