Historians Salary in Massachusetts
Historians in Massachusetts earn a median of $121,710 a year, +59% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $121,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +59% ($76,750)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,330; the top 10% earn over $127,160. Nationally the range is $42,730 to $131,810.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Archivists$78,180 median in Massachusetts
- Sociologists$106,530 median in Massachusetts
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$121,300 median in Massachusetts
- Curators$77,790 median in Massachusetts
- Political Scientists$133,930 median in Massachusetts
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$104,900 median in Massachusetts
Historians pay in Massachusetts
How much do historians make in Massachusetts?
The median is $121,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,330 and the top 10% earn over $127,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for historians?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 35 (+59% vs. the national median of $76,750). Living costs are not included.