How much does a historian make in Honolulu?
$95,470a year
Median yearly pay for historians in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $45.90 an hour or $7,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.90
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 20
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,290Median: $95,470Highest 10%: $143,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,290 | $38.60 | |
| 25th | $80,300 | $38.61 | |
| Median | $95,470 | $45.90 | |
| 75th | $117,400 | $56.42 | |
| 90th | $143,000 | $68.76 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for historians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $143,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $122,900 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $119,400 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,000 |
| Geoscientist | $106,300 |
| Biological Scientist | $98,680 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $95,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $95,600 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $88,240 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $87,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $45.90 ($95,470 a year).
Do historians make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $95,470 against $76,750 nationally, 24% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $92,520, so Honolulu pays 3% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for historian pay?
7 of 20 metro areas with data.
How much does a historian make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,000 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.