How much does a history teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$98,850a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $47.52 an hour or $8,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.52
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,720Median: $98,850Highest 10%: $127,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,720 | $29.19 | |
| 25th | $76,850 | $36.95 | |
| Median | $98,850 | $47.52 | |
| 75th | $119,300 | $57.34 | |
| 90th | $127,700 | $61.40 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $107,700 |
| Allentown, PA | $101,300 |
| Reading, PA | $99,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $99,580 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $98,850 |
| Scranton, PA | $95,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 7. New Jersey | $99,900 |
| 8. Maine | $99,610 |
| 9. Michigan | $99,440 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $98,850 |
| 11. Maryland | $97,830 |
| 12. Arizona | $97,430 |
| 13. Minnesota | $92,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $47.52 ($98,850 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $98,850 against $83,820 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for history teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 10 of 45 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays history teachers the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $107,700 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.