History Teachers Salary in Pennsylvania
History Teachers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $98,850 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,720; the top 10% earn over $127,720. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
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- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$76,600 median in Pennsylvania
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$80,670 median in Pennsylvania
History Teachers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do history teachers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $98,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,720 and the top 10% earn over $127,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 45 (+18% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.