How much does a historian make in Maryland?
$120,600a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Maryland. That is $57.97 an hour or $10,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.97
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,260Median: $120,600Highest 10%: $171,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,260 | $32.82 | |
| 25th | $83,470 | $40.13 | |
| Median | $120,600 | $57.97 | |
| 75th | $152,700 | $73.43 | |
| 90th | $171,000 | $82.20 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $115,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 1. Massachusetts | $121,700 |
| 2. Maryland | $120,600 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $118,300 |
| 4. Minnesota | $103,000 |
| 5. Virginia | $101,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $57.97 ($120,600 a year).
Do historians make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $120,600 against $76,750 nationally, 57% more.
Where does Maryland rank for historian pay?
Maryland ranks 2 of 35 states.
Which city in Maryland pays historians the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $115,700 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.