SOC 19-3093 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Historians is $74,048 per year ($35.60/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $55,203 and $96,325 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $128,502 per year. There are approximately 3,140 historians employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.57 | $38,626 |
| P25 | $26.54 | $55,203 |
| P50MEDIAN | $35.60 | $74,048 |
| P75 | $46.31 | $96,325 |
| P90 | $61.78 | $128,502 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Historians is $74,048 per year ($35.60/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $55,203 and $96,325 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Historians is $128,502 per year ($61.78/hr). The 75th percentile is $96,325 per year.
Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn approximately $38,626 per year ($18.57/hr). The 25th percentile is $55,203 per year.
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