Historians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $59,400 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $52,370
90th percentile $101,070
Employed locally 40
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,370
    25th
    $59,400
    50th (median)
    $59,400
    75th
    $63,010
    90th
    $101,070

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 69% Median Historians salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Historians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $121,710
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $116,520
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $115,710
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $101,900
    North Carolina $101,440

    Nearby metros — Historians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $68,010
    Michigan $59,520
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,530

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in Atlanta, GA is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.64 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in Atlanta, GA is 19.8% below the national median of $74,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Historians in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $52,370 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,400.