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Historians Salary in Alabama

Historians in Alabama earn a median of $72,490 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$72,490
vs. U.S. median
−6% ($76,750)
Rank among states
18 of 35
Jobs in the state
60

Pay range in Alabama

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,300; the top 10% earn over $122,930. Nationally the range is $42,730 to $131,810.

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Historians pay in Alabama

How much do historians make in Alabama?

The median is $72,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,300 and the top 10% earn over $122,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Alabama a good state for historians?

On pay alone it ranks 18 of 35 (−6% vs. the national median of $76,750). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses