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How much do Historians make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Historians in Ohio earn a median salary of $60,350 per year ($5,029/month). This is 20.9% below the national average of $76,309. Ohio ranks #30 out of 35 states for Historians pay.
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and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Salaries for Historians in Ohio range from $57,540 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $99,690 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $58,640 and $60,880.
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $57,540 | $27.66 | $4,795 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,640 | $28.19 | $4,886 |
| Median (50th) | $60,350 | $29.01 | $5,029 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,880 | $29.27 | $5,073 |
| 90th Percentile (Experienced) | $99,690 | $47.93 | $8,307 |
Note: The mean (average) salary of $68,170 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
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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.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS