How much does a historian make in Washington?
$99,720a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Washington. That is $47.94 an hour or $8,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.94
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,480Median: $99,720Highest 10%: $116,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,480 | $31.48 | |
| 25th | $81,330 | $39.10 | |
| Median | $99,720 | $47.94 | |
| 75th | $116,200 | $55.87 | |
| 90th | $116,800 | $56.17 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 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 |
| 9. Hawaii | $92,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $47.94 ($99,720 a year).
Do historians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $99,720 against $76,750 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Washington rank for historian pay?
Washington ranks 6 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.