Historians Salary in Oregon
Historians in Oregon earn a median of $99,560 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($76,750)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,420; the top 10% earn over $121,280. Nationally the range is $42,730 to $131,810.
States ranked near Oregon
Similar jobs in Oregon
- Archivists$61,880 median in Oregon
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$84,970 median in Oregon
- Curators$62,790 median in Oregon
- Political Scientists$119,460 median in Oregon
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$104,330 median in Oregon
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$103,110 median in Oregon
Historians pay in Oregon
How much do historians make in Oregon?
The median is $99,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,420 and the top 10% earn over $121,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for historians?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 35 (+30% vs. the national median of $76,750). Living costs are not included.