How much does a historian make in Georgia?
$63,840a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Georgia. That is $30.69 an hour or $5,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.69
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,430Median: $63,840Highest 10%: $117,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,430 | $24.73 | |
| 25th | $56,570 | $27.20 | |
| Median | $63,840 | $30.69 | |
| 75th | $87,820 | $42.22 | |
| 90th | $117,800 | $56.63 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $61,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 22. New Mexico | $66,790 |
| 23. Connecticut | $66,770 |
| 24. Missouri | $64,230 |
| 25. Georgia | $63,840 |
| 26. Indiana | $63,770 |
| 27. Kentucky | $63,530 |
| 28. New York | $62,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $30.69 ($63,840 a year).
Do historians make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $63,840 against $76,750 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Georgia rank for historian pay?
Georgia ranks 25 of 35 states.
Which city in Georgia pays historians the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $61,640 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.