How much does a historian make in Alabama?
$72,490a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Alabama. That is $34.85 an hour or $6,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.85
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,300Median: $72,490Highest 10%: $122,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,300 | $20.34 | |
| 25th | $54,040 | $25.98 | |
| Median | $72,490 | $34.85 | |
| 75th | $91,560 | $44.02 | |
| 90th | $122,900 | $59.10 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Montgomery, AL | $76,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 15. Florida | $74,740 |
| 16. North Carolina | $73,440 |
| 17. Kansas | $72,600 |
| 18. Alabama | $72,490 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $71,970 |
| 20. Tennessee | $71,080 |
| 21. Nebraska | $70,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $34.85 ($72,490 a year).
Do historians make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $72,490 against $76,750 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Alabama rank for historian pay?
Alabama ranks 18 of 35 states.
Which city in Alabama pays historians the most?
Montgomery, AL, with a median of $76,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.