Historians Salary in Missouri
Historians in Missouri earn a median of $64,230 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($76,750)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,270; the top 10% earn over $105,060. Nationally the range is $42,730 to $131,810.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Archivists$60,020 median in Missouri
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$66,930 median in Missouri
- Curators$59,960 median in Missouri
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$80,680 median in Missouri
- Geographers$102,040 median in Missouri
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$130,500 median in Missouri
Historians pay in Missouri
How much do historians make in Missouri?
The median is $64,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,270 and the top 10% earn over $105,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for historians?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 35 (−16% vs. the national median of $76,750). Living costs are not included.