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History Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$103,570
- Harrisburg$101,140
- Allentown$98,800
- Scranton$98,660
- Reading$97,210
- Pittsburgh$93,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $103,570 | $99,580 | $73,700 | $78,512 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $101,140 | $107,730 | $78,360 | $76,877 | 99 |
| Allentown | $98,800 | $101,330 | $76,340 | $75,303 | 100 |
| Scranton | $98,660 | $95,120 | $76,750 | $75,208 | 94 |
| Reading | $97,210 | $99,700 | $84,870 | $74,233 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $93,560 | $98,850 | $68,320 | $71,777 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
More about pay in Pennsylvania
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1125.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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