How much does a historian make in South Carolina?
$52,120a year
Median yearly pay for historians in South Carolina. That is $25.06 an hour or $4,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.06
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,090Median: $52,120Highest 10%: $97,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,090 | $18.79 | |
| 25th | $46,810 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 75th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 90th | $97,470 | $46.86 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $45,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 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 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $45,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $25.06 ($52,120 a year).
Do historians make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $52,120 against $76,750 nationally, 32% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for historian pay?
South Carolina ranks 31 of 35 states.
Which city in South 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.