How much does a historian make in Texas?
$78,240a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Texas. That is $37.62 an hour or $6,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.62
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,600Median: $78,240Highest 10%: $116,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| 25th | $56,170 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $78,240 | $37.62 | |
| 75th | $96,450 | $46.37 | |
| 90th | $116,900 | $56.20 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Antonio, TX | $101,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 10. Illinois | $89,670 |
| 11. Louisiana | $80,620 |
| 12. Nevada | $80,140 |
| 13. Texas | $78,240 |
| 14. New Jersey | $77,080 |
| 15. Florida | $74,740 |
| 16. North Carolina | $73,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.62 ($78,240 a year).
Do historians make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $78,240 against $76,750 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Texas rank for historian pay?
Texas ranks 13 of 35 states.
Which city in Texas pays historians the most?
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, with a median of $101,900 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.