Historians Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $72,550 -2% vs national
Median hourly $34.88
10th percentile $45,750
90th percentile $117,190
Employed locally 30
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,750
    25th
    $55,600
    50th (median)
    $72,550
    75th
    $86,940
    90th
    $117,190

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 116% Median Historians salary is 16% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $115,710
    California $83,360
    Alabama $71,070
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $68,010
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $54,080
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $36,600

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,650
    Urban and Regional Planners $56,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,390
    Chemical Technicians $46,810
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,020
    Chemists $76,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in Montgomery, AL is $34.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.57 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in Montgomery, AL is 2% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $45,750 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,600.