How much does a historian make in Michigan?
$62,920a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Michigan. That is $30.25 an hour or $5,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.25
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,480Median: $62,920Highest 10%: $86,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,480 | $25.23 | |
| 25th | $56,600 | $27.21 | |
| Median | $62,920 | $30.25 | |
| 75th | $77,460 | $37.24 | |
| 90th | $86,030 | $41.36 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 26. Indiana | $63,770 |
| 27. Kentucky | $63,530 |
| 28. New York | $62,960 |
| 29. Michigan | $62,920 |
| 30. Ohio | $60,350 |
| 31. South Carolina | $52,120 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $50,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $30.25 ($62,920 a year).
Do historians make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $62,920 against $76,750 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Michigan rank for historian pay?
Michigan ranks 29 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.