Historians Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Historians positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$74,050
National average
Salary Range
$38,630 – $128,500
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Historians Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $117,960 | $58,870 | $157,980 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $115,710 | $58,870 | $162,610 |
| North Carolina | $101,440 | $48,400 | $125,880 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,610 | $62,720 | $110,280 |
| Maryland | $99,300 | $43,000 | $162,610 |
| Washington | $94,760 | $60,670 | $110,280 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $94,590 | $74,740 | $118,810 |
| Virginia | $94,060 | $61,150 | $157,980 |
| Illinois | $92,020 | $49,940 | $137,750 |
| Connecticut | $88,890 | $49,070 | $124,000 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $87,920 | $62,910 | $107,130 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $85,160 | $62,900 | $146,360 |
| Florida | $84,590 | $42,990 | $120,390 |
| Minnesota | $84,160 | $60,950 | $96,750 |
| Texas | $84,160 | $51,130 | $126,900 |
| California | $83,360 | $54,860 | $125,520 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,360 | $54,590 | $133,380 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $82,550 | $69,990 | $132,950 |
| Hawaii | $82,550 | $69,990 | $132,950 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,550 | $45,760 | $123,740 |
| Oregon | $76,830 | $61,810 | $107,130 |
| Boulder, CO | $76,760 | $65,970 | $76,760 |
| Nevada | $75,640 | $73,140 | $91,710 |
| New Jersey | $74,690 | $50,350 | $112,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,720 | $58,950 | $99,920 |
| Montgomery, AL | $72,550 | $45,750 | $117,190 |
| Louisiana | $72,250 | $45,640 | $113,030 |
| Alabama | $71,070 | $43,100 | $120,640 |
| Missouri | $69,580 | $54,350 | $108,640 |
| Kansas | $68,310 | $47,260 | $122,530 |
| Indiana | $60,800 | $41,600 | $126,290 |
| Michigan | $59,520 | $41,210 | $81,930 |
| Georgia | $59,410 | $47,050 | $123,840 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $59,400 | $52,370 | $101,070 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $54,080 | $32,760 | $98,240 |
| Oklahoma | $53,440 | $30,450 | $93,640 |
| South Carolina | $51,980 | $37,030 | $91,990 |
| New York | $51,620 | $31,960 | $99,010 |
| Kentucky | $49,940 | $39,920 | $84,680 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,730 | $30,450 | $93,640 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,620 | $31,200 | $123,680 |
| Mississippi | $44,800 | $33,590 | $66,210 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $39,930 | $32,710 | $77,150 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $36,600 | $31,550 | $75,030 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $33,660 | $31,920 | $76,180 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $32,000 | $32,000 | $51,780 |
| Utah | $32,000 | $32,000 | $72,550 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Historians make?▾
The median annual salary for a Historians is $74,050, with a typical range of $38,630 – $128,500 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Historians?▾
Entry-level Historians positions typically start around $38,630 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Historianss earn the most?▾
Historianss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.
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