Historians

Historians earned median annual salaries of $72,890 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Salaries ranged from less than $35,760 to $124,720 or more annually. Fifty percent of historians earned between $51,720 and $93,580. Historians who worked at museums and historical sites earned mean annual salaries of $54,210. Those who worked for local, state, and federal agencies earned $110,990. Salaries for history professors ranged from less than $48,760 to $141,840 or more. Historians and history teachers often receive benefits such as medical insurance, paid sick and vacation days, and the opportunity to participate in retirement savings plans.