Historians Salary in North Carolina
Historians in North Carolina earn a median of $73,440 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($76,750)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,980; the top 10% earn over $116,620. Nationally the range is $42,730 to $131,810.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Archivists$55,370 median in North Carolina
- Sociologists$126,760 median in North Carolina
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$73,130 median in North Carolina
- Curators$49,470 median in North Carolina
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$75,070 median in North Carolina
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$64,380 median in North Carolina
Historians pay in North Carolina
How much do historians make in North Carolina?
The median is $73,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,980 and the top 10% earn over $116,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for historians?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 35 (−4% vs. the national median of $76,750). Living costs are not included.