How much does a historian make in North Carolina?
$73,440a year
Median yearly pay for historians in North Carolina. That is $35.31 an hour or $6,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.31
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,980Median: $73,440Highest 10%: $116,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,980 | $20.66 | |
| 25th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| Median | $73,440 | $35.31 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.28 | |
| 90th | $116,600 | $56.07 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $45,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 13. Texas | $78,240 |
| 14. New Jersey | $77,080 |
| 15. Florida | $74,740 |
| 16. North Carolina | $73,440 |
| 17. Kansas | $72,600 |
| 18. Alabama | $72,490 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $71,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $35.31 ($73,440 a year).
Do historians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $73,440 against $76,750 nationally, 4% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for historian pay?
North Carolina ranks 16 of 35 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays historians the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $45,530 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.