How much does a historian make in Oregon?
$99,560a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Oregon. That is $47.87 an hour or $8,297 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.87
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,420Median: $99,560Highest 10%: $121,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,420 | $31.93 | |
| 25th | $79,990 | $38.46 | |
| Median | $99,560 | $47.87 | |
| 75th | $109,800 | $52.80 | |
| 90th | $121,300 | $58.31 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 4. Minnesota | $103,000 |
| 5. Virginia | $101,900 |
| 6. Washington | $99,720 |
| 7. Oregon | $99,560 |
| 8. California | $97,420 |
| 9. Hawaii | $92,520 |
| 10. Illinois | $89,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $47.87 ($99,560 a year).
Do historians make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $99,560 against $76,750 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Oregon rank for historian pay?
Oregon ranks 7 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.