Historians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for historians is $36.90 an hour ($76,750 a year). About 3,450 people work in this job there.
Pay range for historians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.55 | $42,730 |
| 25% of workers | $27.54 | $57,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.90 | $76,750 |
| 75% of workers | $48.07 | $99,990 |
| 90% of workers | $63.37 | $131,810 |
Best-paying states for historians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $121,710 | 0 |
| Maryland | $120,580 | 50 |
| District of Columbia | $118,290 | 250 |
| Minnesota | $103,040 | 50 |
| Virginia | $101,920 | 180 |
| Washington | $99,720 | 30 |
| Oregon | $99,560 | 40 |
| California | $97,420 | 210 |
| Hawaii | $92,520 | 70 |
| Illinois | $89,670 | 0 |
Education, experience and outlook for historians
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
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|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $100,580 |
| School Psychologists | $95,990 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $89,320 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $101,110 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $110,840 |
| Economists | $124,720 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $70,770 |
| Survey Researchers | $69,460 |
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