How much does a historian make in Oklahoma?
$50,980a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Oklahoma. That is $24.51 an hour or $4,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.51
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,290Median: $50,980Highest 10%: $88,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,290 | $18.89 | |
| 25th | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| Median | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| 75th | $76,440 | $36.75 | |
| 90th | $88,710 | $42.65 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 29. Michigan | $62,920 |
| 30. Ohio | $60,350 |
| 31. South Carolina | $52,120 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $50,980 |
| 33. Mississippi | $46,010 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $45,810 |
| 35. Utah | $33,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $24.51 ($50,980 a year).
Do historians make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $50,980 against $76,750 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for historian pay?
Oklahoma ranks 32 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.