Pennsylvania Median
$71,970
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $76,750
State Rank
#19 of 35
70 employed here
How much does a Historian make in Pennsylvania?
Historians in Pennsylvania take home a median of $71,970 annually — roughly $34.60 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $76,750.
Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $55,350 while the top 10% make $96,100 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $64,500 and $89,750 a year.
Historian salary range in Pennsylvania
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $55,350 | $26.61 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $64,500 | $31.01 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $71,970 | $34.60 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $89,750 | $43.15 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $96,100 | $46.20 |
|
How Pennsylvania compares
Pennsylvania ranks 19th out of 35 states and territories for Historian pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Historian salary in other states
Massachusetts $121,710Maryland $120,580District of Columbia $118,290Minnesota $103,040Virginia $101,920Washington $99,720Oregon $99,560California $97,420Hawaii $92,520Illinois $89,670Louisiana $80,620Nevada $80,140Texas $78,240New Jersey $77,080Florida $74,740North Carolina $73,440Kansas $72,600Alabama $72,490Tennessee $71,080Nebraska $70,050New Mexico $66,790Connecticut $66,770Missouri $64,230Georgia $63,840Indiana $63,770Kentucky $63,530New York $62,960Michigan $62,920Ohio $60,350South Carolina $52,120Oklahoma $50,980Mississippi $46,010Wisconsin $45,810Utah $33,840
Working as a Historian in Pennsylvania
Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Historians in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare Pennsylvania pay ($71,970) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Historian make in Pennsylvania?
The median Historian salary in Pennsylvania is $71,970 per year, or about $34.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $55,350 at the entry level to $96,100 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Historians about 6% less than the national median of $76,750. Pennsylvania ranks 19th out of 35 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Historians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $71,970 a year. About 70 Historians are employed in Pennsylvania. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.