How much does a historian make in Massachusetts?
$121,700a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Massachusetts. That is $58.51 an hour or $10,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.51
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 35
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,330Median: $121,700Highest 10%: $127,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 25th | $104,200 | $50.10 | |
| Median | $121,700 | $58.51 | |
| 75th | $121,700 | $58.51 | |
| 90th | $127,200 | $61.13 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $121,700 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $58.51 ($121,700 a year).
Do historians make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $121,700 against $76,750 nationally, 59% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for historian pay?
Massachusetts ranks 1 of 35 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays historians the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $121,700 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.