How much does a historian make in Kansas?
$72,600a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Kansas. That is $34.90 an hour or $6,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.90
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,610Median: $72,600Highest 10%: $125,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $56,120 | $26.98 | |
| Median | $72,600 | $34.90 | |
| 75th | $96,050 | $46.18 | |
| 90th | $125,000 | $60.07 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 14. New Jersey | $77,080 |
| 15. Florida | $74,740 |
| 16. North Carolina | $73,440 |
| 17. Kansas | $72,600 |
| 18. Alabama | $72,490 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $71,970 |
| 20. Tennessee | $71,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $34.90 ($72,600 a year).
Do historians make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $72,600 against $76,750 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Kansas rank for historian pay?
Kansas ranks 17 of 35 states.
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.