Historians Salary in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, historians earn $72,720 at the median, or about $34.96 an hour. The range runs from $59K at the entry level to $100K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $73K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level historians (10th percentile) start around $59K. Mid-career wages sit at $73K. Top earners bring in $100K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Historians salary by metro in Pennsylvania
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $85K | +17% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do historians make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $72,720 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,950, and experienced historians can clear $99,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $73K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,776/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 28.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a historians salary go in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median historians salary is worth about $76,572 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do historians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.