How much does a historian make in New York?
$80,400a year
Median yearly pay for historians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $38.65 an hour or $6,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.65
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 20
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,750Median: $80,400Highest 10%: $112,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| 25th | $56,580 | $27.20 | |
| Median | $80,400 | $38.65 | |
| 75th | $102,400 | $49.25 | |
| 90th | $112,000 | $53.83 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for historians.
| Albany, NY | $48,610 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $38.65 ($80,400 a year).
Do historians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $80,400 against $76,750 nationally, 5% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $62,960, so New York pays 28% more.
Where does New York rank for historian pay?
12 of 20 metro areas with data.
How much does a historian make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,000 or more.
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.