Historians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $76,750 · Median hourly: $36.90 · Employment: 3,450
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,730 | $20.55 |
| 25th | $57,290 | $27.54 |
| Median | $76,750 | $36.90 |
| 75th | $99,990 | $48.07 |
| 90th | $131,810 | $63.37 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-3093
- Total U.S. employment: 3,450
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Across the United States, 3,450 historians are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Historians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $72,490 | $34.85 | -5.6% | 60 |
| California | $97,420 | $46.84 | +26.9% | 210 |
| Connecticut | $66,770 | $32.10 | -13.0% | 40 |
| District of Columbia | $118,290 | $56.87 | +54.1% | 250 |
| Florida | $74,740 | $35.93 | -2.6% | 110 |
| Georgia | $63,840 | $30.69 | -16.8% | 110 |
| Hawaii | $92,520 | $44.48 | +20.5% | 70 |
| Illinois | $89,670 | $43.11 | +16.8% | 0 |
| Indiana | $63,770 | $30.66 | -16.9% | 30 |
| Kansas | $72,600 | $34.90 | -5.4% | 40 |
| Kentucky | $63,530 | $30.54 | -17.2% | 50 |
| Louisiana | $80,620 | $38.76 | +5.0% | 60 |
| Maryland | $120,580 | $57.97 | +57.1% | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $121,710 | $58.51 | +58.6% | 0 |
| Michigan | $62,920 | $30.25 | -18.0% | 80 |
| Minnesota | $103,040 | $49.54 | +34.3% | 50 |
| Mississippi | $46,010 | $22.12 | -40.1% | 90 |
| Missouri | $64,230 | $30.88 | -16.3% | 50 |
| Nebraska | $70,050 | $33.68 | -8.7% | 30 |
| Nevada | $80,140 | $38.53 | +4.4% | 0 |
| New Jersey | $77,080 | $37.06 | +0.4% | 130 |
| New Mexico | $66,790 | $32.11 | -13.0% | 40 |
| New York | $62,960 | $30.27 | -18.0% | 410 |
| North Carolina | $73,440 | $35.31 | -4.3% | 120 |
| Ohio | $60,350 | $29.01 | -21.4% | 0 |
| Oklahoma | $50,980 | $24.51 | -33.6% | 50 |
| Oregon | $99,560 | $47.87 | +29.7% | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,970 | $34.60 | -6.2% | 70 |
| South Carolina | $52,120 | $25.06 | -32.1% | 60 |
| Tennessee | $71,080 | $34.17 | -7.4% | 40 |
| Texas | $78,240 | $37.62 | +1.9% | 130 |
| Utah | $33,840 | $16.27 | -55.9% | 80 |
| Virginia | $101,920 | $49.00 | +32.8% | 180 |
| Washington | $99,720 | $47.94 | +29.9% | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $45,810 | $22.03 | -40.3% | 50 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for historians?
The median annual wage for historians is $76,750 ($36.90 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays historians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many historians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 3,450 historians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do historians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $36.90. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.