How much does a historian make in New Jersey?
$77,080a year
Median yearly pay for historians in New Jersey. That is $37.06 an hour or $6,423 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.06
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,390Median: $77,080Highest 10%: $105,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,390 | $24.71 | |
| 25th | $56,570 | $27.20 | |
| Median | $77,080 | $37.06 | |
| 75th | $98,950 | $47.57 | |
| 90th | $105,900 | $50.93 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,470 |
| New York, NY | $80,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 11. Louisiana | $80,620 |
| 12. Nevada | $80,140 |
| 13. Texas | $78,240 |
| 14. New Jersey | $77,080 |
| 15. Florida | $74,740 |
| 16. North Carolina | $73,440 |
| 17. Kansas | $72,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.06 ($77,080 a year).
Do historians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $77,080 against $76,750 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for historian pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 35 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays historians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $81,470 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.