How much does a historian make in Indiana?
$63,770a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Indiana. That is $30.66 an hour or $5,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.66
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,320Median: $63,770Highest 10%: $125,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,320 | $20.83 | |
| 25th | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| Median | $63,770 | $30.66 | |
| 75th | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| 90th | $125,300 | $60.24 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $89,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 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 |
| 29. Michigan | $62,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $30.66 ($63,770 a year).
Do historians make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $63,770 against $76,750 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Indiana rank for historian pay?
Indiana ranks 26 of 35 states.
Which city in Indiana 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.