How much does a historian make in Louisiana?
$80,620a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Louisiana. That is $38.76 an hour or $6,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.76
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,960Median: $80,620Highest 10%: $115,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,960 | $25.46 | |
| 25th | $65,660 | $31.57 | |
| Median | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| 75th | $82,400 | $39.62 | |
| 90th | $115,200 | $55.39 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $82,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 8. California | $97,420 |
| 9. Hawaii | $92,520 |
| 10. Illinois | $89,670 |
| 11. Louisiana | $80,620 |
| 12. Nevada | $80,140 |
| 13. Texas | $78,240 |
| 14. New Jersey | $77,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $38.76 ($80,620 a year).
Do historians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $80,620 against $76,750 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for historian pay?
Louisiana ranks 11 of 35 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays historians the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $82,400 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.