How much does a historian make in Virginia?
$101,900a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Virginia. That is $49.00 an hour or $8,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.00
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,680Median: $101,900Highest 10%: $161,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,680 | $31.58 | |
| 25th | $78,700 | $37.84 | |
| Median | $101,900 | $49.00 | |
| 75th | $139,400 | $67.03 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.63 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $115,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 2. Maryland | $120,600 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $118,300 |
| 4. Minnesota | $103,000 |
| 5. Virginia | $101,900 |
| 6. Washington | $99,720 |
| 7. Oregon | $99,560 |
| 8. California | $97,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $49.00 ($101,900 a year).
Do historians make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $101,900 against $76,750 nationally, 33% more.
Where does Virginia rank for historian pay?
Virginia ranks 5 of 35 states.
Which city in Virginia pays historians the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $115,700 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.