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Historians Salary in Michigan

Historians in Michigan earn a median of $62,920 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$62,920
vs. U.S. median
−18% ($76,750)
Rank among states
29 of 35
Jobs in the state
80

Pay range in Michigan

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,480; the top 10% earn over $86,030. Nationally the range is $42,730 to $131,810.

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Historians pay in Michigan

How much do historians make in Michigan?

The median is $62,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,480 and the top 10% earn over $86,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Michigan a good state for historians?

On pay alone it ranks 29 of 35 (−18% 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