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Historians Salary in Louisiana

Historians in Louisiana earn a median of $80,620 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$80,620
vs. U.S. median
+5% ($76,750)
Rank among states
11 of 35
Jobs in the state
60

Pay range in Louisiana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,960; the top 10% earn over $115,210. Nationally the range is $42,730 to $131,810.

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Historians pay in Louisiana

How much do historians make in Louisiana?

The median is $80,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,960 and the top 10% earn over $115,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Louisiana a good state for historians?

On pay alone it ranks 11 of 35 (+5% 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