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Historians Salary in New Mexico

Historians in New Mexico earn a median of $66,790 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$66,790
vs. U.S. median
−13% ($76,750)
Rank among states
22 of 35
Jobs in the state
40

Pay range in New Mexico

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,760; the top 10% earn over $122,770. Nationally the range is $42,730 to $131,810.

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Historians pay in New Mexico

How much do historians make in New Mexico?

The median is $66,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,760 and the top 10% earn over $122,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Mexico a good state for historians?

On pay alone it ranks 22 of 35 (−13% 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