How much does a historian make in New Mexico?
$66,790a year
Median yearly pay for historians in New Mexico. That is $32.11 an hour or $5,566 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.11
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,760Median: $66,790Highest 10%: $122,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,760 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| Median | $66,790 | $32.11 | |
| 75th | $91,170 | $43.83 | |
| 90th | $122,800 | $59.02 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 19. Pennsylvania | $71,970 |
| 20. Tennessee | $71,080 |
| 21. Nebraska | $70,050 |
| 22. New Mexico | $66,790 |
| 23. Connecticut | $66,770 |
| 24. Missouri | $64,230 |
| 25. Georgia | $63,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $32.11 ($66,790 a year).
Do historians make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $66,790 against $76,750 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for historian pay?
New Mexico ranks 22 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.