How much does a history teacher make in Philadelphia?
$99,580a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $47.88 an hour or $8,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.88
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,270Median: $99,580Highest 10%: $168,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,270 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $73,700 | $35.43 | |
| Median | $99,580 | $47.88 | |
| 75th | $126,100 | $60.61 | |
| 90th | $168,900 | $81.21 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| Harrisburg, PA | $107,700 |
| Allentown, PA | $101,300 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $98,850 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,700 |
| Law Teacher | $128,600 |
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Business Teacher | $107,200 |
| Architecture Teacher | $105,800 |
| Geography Teacher | $104,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,800 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $101,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $47.88 ($99,580 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $99,580 against $83,820 nationally, 19% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $98,850, so Philadelphia pays 1% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for history teacher pay?
27 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,900 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.