How much does a historian make in Illinois?
$89,670a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Illinois. That is $43.11 an hour or $7,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.11
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 35
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,190Median: $89,670Highest 10%: $111,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,190 | $34.23 | |
| 25th | $83,490 | $40.14 | |
| Median | $89,670 | $43.11 | |
| 75th | $89,680 | $43.12 | |
| 90th | $111,700 | $53.68 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $89,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 7. Oregon | $99,560 |
| 8. California | $97,420 |
| 9. Hawaii | $92,520 |
| 10. Illinois | $89,670 |
| 11. Louisiana | $80,620 |
| 12. Nevada | $80,140 |
| 13. Texas | $78,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $43.11 ($89,670 a year).
Do historians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $89,670 against $76,750 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Illinois rank for historian pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 35 states.
Which city in Illinois pays historians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $89,670 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.