How much does a historian make in Mississippi?
$46,010a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Mississippi. That is $22.12 an hour or $3,834 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.12
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,760Median: $46,010Highest 10%: $69,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,760 | $16.71 | |
| 25th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| Median | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| 75th | $57,390 | $27.59 | |
| 90th | $69,760 | $33.54 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 30. Ohio | $60,350 |
| 31. South Carolina | $52,120 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $50,980 |
| 33. Mississippi | $46,010 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $45,810 |
| 35. Utah | $33,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $22.12 ($46,010 a year).
Do historians make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $46,010 against $76,750 nationally, 40% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for historian pay?
Mississippi ranks 33 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.