How much does a historian make in Atlanta?
$61,640a year
Median yearly pay for historians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $29.63 an hour or $5,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.63
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 20
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,400Median: $61,640Highest 10%: $97,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,400 | $26.63 | |
| 25th | $58,530 | $28.14 | |
| Median | $61,640 | $29.63 | |
| 75th | $87,820 | $42.22 | |
| 90th | $97,020 | $46.64 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for historians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| Microbiologist | $109,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $29.63 ($61,640 a year).
Do historians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $61,640 against $76,750 nationally, 20% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $63,840, so Atlanta pays 3% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for historian pay?
15 of 20 metro areas with data.
How much does a historian make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,020 or more.
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.