How much does a historian make in Ohio?
$60,350a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Ohio. That is $29.01 an hour or $5,029 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.01
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 35
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,540Median: $60,350Highest 10%: $99,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,540 | $27.66 | |
| 25th | $58,640 | $28.19 | |
| Median | $60,350 | $29.01 | |
| 75th | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| 90th | $99,690 | $47.93 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $58,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 27. Kentucky | $63,530 |
| 28. New York | $62,960 |
| 29. Michigan | $62,920 |
| 30. Ohio | $60,350 |
| 31. South Carolina | $52,120 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $50,980 |
| 33. Mississippi | $46,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $29.01 ($60,350 a year).
Do historians make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $60,350 against $76,750 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Ohio rank for historian pay?
Ohio ranks 30 of 35 states.
Which city in Ohio pays historians the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $58,640 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.