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Historians Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Historians make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$89,670
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.6% vs 2024
$90,280
Mean Salary
$89,670
Median Salary
$43.11
Hourly Rate
Historians salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Historians in Illinois earn a median salary of $89,670 per year ($7,472/month).
This is 17.5% above the national average of $76,309.
Illinois ranks #10 out of 35 states for Historians pay.
Salaries decreased by 2.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Historians
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.75
Critical Thinking
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
History and Archeology
4.47
English Language
4.3
Customer and Personal Service
3.5
Administrative
3.15
Geography
3.13
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(23.9% of workers)
Salaries for Historians in Illinois range from $71,190 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $111,650 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $83,490 and $89,680.
Median $89,670
P10: $71,190P25: $83,490P75: $89,680P90: $111,650
10th
$71,190
25th
$83,490
Median
$89,670
75th
$89,680
90th
$111,650
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$71,190
$34.23
$5,932
25th Percentile
$83,490
$40.14
$6,957
Median (50th)
$89,670
$43.11
$7,472
75th Percentile
$89,680
$43.12
$7,473
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$111,650
$53.68
$9,304
Note: The mean (average) salary of $90,280 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Historians in Illinois is $89,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $90,280.
What is the salary range for a Historians in Illinois?
Salaries for Historians in Illinois range from $71,190 at the 10th percentile to $111,650 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $83,490 and $89,680.
What is the starting salary for a Historians in Illinois?
Entry-level Historians positions in Illinois typically start around $71,190 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $83,490 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Historians in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Historians in Illinois is approximately $43.11 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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