How much does a historian make in Kentucky?
$63,530a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Kentucky. That is $30.54 an hour or $5,294 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.54
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,260Median: $63,530Highest 10%: $98,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,260 | $20.32 | |
| 25th | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| Median | $63,530 | $30.54 | |
| 75th | $79,400 | $38.17 | |
| 90th | $98,530 | $47.37 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 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 |
| 30. Ohio | $60,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $30.54 ($63,530 a year).
Do historians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $63,530 against $76,750 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for historian pay?
Kentucky ranks 27 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.