How much does a historian make in Tennessee?
$71,080a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Tennessee. That is $34.17 an hour or $5,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.17
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,090Median: $71,080Highest 10%: $92,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| 25th | $64,050 | $30.79 | |
| Median | $71,080 | $34.17 | |
| 75th | $79,700 | $38.32 | |
| 90th | $92,270 | $44.36 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 17. Kansas | $72,600 |
| 18. Alabama | $72,490 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $71,970 |
| 20. Tennessee | $71,080 |
| 21. Nebraska | $70,050 |
| 22. New Mexico | $66,790 |
| 23. Connecticut | $66,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $34.17 ($71,080 a year).
Do historians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $71,080 against $76,750 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for historian pay?
Tennessee ranks 20 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.