The average salary for a historian in the United States is $76,120, but the range typically falls between $51,720 and $93,580. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.6, with a range between $24.86 and $44.99.
There are approximately 3,040 people employed as a historian in the United States. With New York, Virginia, California employing the highest number of historians.The state with the best pay for a historian is Maryland, with an average annual salary of $114,680, while Utah has the lowest average annual salary of $47,170.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,760 | $17.19 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,720 | $24.86 |
| Median | $72,890 | $35.04 |
| 75th Percentile | $93,580 | $44.99 |
| 90th Percentile | $124,720 | $59.96 |
The salary of a historian can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a historian in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for historians are Maryland, Connecticut, Oregon, California, Colorado while the worst states are Utah, South Carolina, New York, Kentucky, Ohio.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $57,990 | $92,750 | $130,000 |
| Colorado | $79,570 | $84,500 | $97,860 |
| Connecticut | $40,950 | $94,760 | $132,250 |
| Florida | $31,200 | $74,740 | $115,300 |
| Georgia | $50,060 | $79,340 | $118,190 |
| Hawaii | $60,940 | $89,040 | $129,750 |
| Illinois | $52,420 | $79,820 | $134,750 |
| Indiana | $33,450 | $60,970 | $121,200 |
| Kentucky | $42,710 | $55,580 | $80,750 |
| Louisiana | $53,920 | $71,220 | $105,060 |
| Maryland | $68,340 | $114,680 | $158,830 |
| Michigan | $38,910 | $62,630 | $80,330 |
| Missouri | $48,530 | $73,080 | $102,150 |
| New Jersey | $53,040 | $79,670 | $106,010 |
| New York | $31,330 | $55,040 | $86,830 |
| North Carolina | $65,440 | $85,070 | $121,240 |
| Ohio | $37,130 | $70,340 | $126,240 |
| Oklahoma | $30,880 | $58,340 | $82,260 |
| Oregon | $61,320 | $87,160 | $105,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,360 | $75,900 | $99,960 |
| South Carolina | $33,550 | $50,790 | $88,340 |
| Texas | $49,730 | $83,600 | $119,700 |
| Utah | $31,980 | $47,170 | $74,770 |
| Virginia | $52,250 | $94,590 | $145,600 |
| Washington | $62,780 | $84,260 | $104,400 |
| Wisconsin | $33,690 | $57,600 | $82,910 |
Even between cities, the salary of a historian can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for historians is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC with an average salary of $119,660.The city with the lowest average salary for historians is Salt Lake City, UT with an average salary of $44,970.
Areas with highest average salaries for historians
Areas with lowest average salaries for historians
The number of historians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of historians has increased by 270. On average, the number of historians has been increasing by 2.4% each year. The salary of historians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of historians has increased by $7,720. On average, the salary of historians has been increasing by 2.8% each year.
Historians are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for historians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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