How much does a historian make in Wisconsin?
$45,810a year
Median yearly pay for historians in Wisconsin. That is $22.02 an hour or $3,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.02
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,510Median: $45,810Highest 10%: $84,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 25th | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| Median | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| 75th | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| 90th | $84,590 | $40.67 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $116,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for historians.
| 31. South Carolina | $52,120 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $50,980 |
| 33. Mississippi | $46,010 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $45,810 |
| 35. Utah | $33,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $22.02 ($45,810 a year).
Do historians make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $45,810 against $76,750 nationally, 40% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for historian pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 35 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays historians the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $116,500 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.