How much does a historian make in Missouri?
$64,230a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Missouri. That is $30.88 an hour or $5,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.88
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,270Median: $64,230Highest 10%: $105,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $52,520 | $25.25 | |
| Median | $64,230 | $30.88 | |
| 75th | $88,440 | $42.52 | |
| 90th | $105,100 | $50.51 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 21. Nebraska | $70,050 |
| 22. New Mexico | $66,790 |
| 23. Connecticut | $66,770 |
| 24. Missouri | $64,230 |
| 25. Georgia | $63,840 |
| 26. Indiana | $63,770 |
| 27. Kentucky | $63,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $30.88 ($64,230 a year).
Do historians make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $64,230 against $76,750 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Missouri rank for historian pay?
Missouri ranks 24 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.