How much does a historian make in New York?
$62,960a year
Median yearly pay for historians in New York. That is $30.27 an hour or $5,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.27
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,300Median: $62,960Highest 10%: $108,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,300 | $16.49 | |
| 25th | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $62,960 | $30.27 | |
| 75th | $82,010 | $39.43 | |
| 90th | $108,000 | $51.91 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $80,400 |
| Buffalo, NY | $68,010 |
| Albany, NY | $48,610 |
| Rochester, NY | $46,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 25. Georgia | $63,840 |
| 26. Indiana | $63,770 |
| 27. Kentucky | $63,530 |
| 28. New York | $62,960 |
| 29. Michigan | $62,920 |
| 30. Ohio | $60,350 |
| 31. South Carolina | $52,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $30.27 ($62,960 a year).
Do historians make more in New York than the national average?
No: $62,960 against $76,750 nationally, 18% less.
Where does New York rank for historian pay?
New York ranks 28 of 35 states.
Which city in New York pays historians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $80,400 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.