How much does a historian make in Minnesota?
$103,000a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Minnesota. That is $49.54 an hour or $8,587 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.54
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,040Median: $103,000Highest 10%: $148,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,040 | $34.63 | |
| 25th | $89,160 | $42.87 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.54 | |
| 75th | $138,700 | $66.67 | |
| 90th | $148,000 | $71.13 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $116,500 |
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 |
| 6. Washington | $99,720 |
| 7. Oregon | $99,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $49.54 ($103,000 a year).
Do historians make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $76,750 nationally, 34% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for historian pay?
Minnesota ranks 4 of 35 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays historians the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $116,500 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.