Skip to content

Historians Salary in Indiana

Historians in Indiana earn a median of $63,770 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$63,770
vs. U.S. median
−17% ($76,750)
Rank among states
26 of 35
Jobs in the state
30

Pay range in Indiana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,320; the top 10% earn over $125,290. Nationally the range is $42,730 to $131,810.

States ranked near Indiana

All 35 states →

Similar jobs in Indiana

Historians pay in Indiana

How much do historians make in Indiana?

The median is $63,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,320 and the top 10% earn over $125,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Indiana a good state for historians?

On pay alone it ranks 26 of 35 (−17% vs. the national median of $76,750). Living costs are not included.

Keep exploring

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