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Historians Salary in Georgia

In Georgia, historians earn $59,410 at the median, or about $28.56 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $124K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$59K
Median annual
$28.56/hr
Hourly rate
$47K
Entry level (10th %)
$124K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $59K get you in Georgia?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,914/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,434/mo
Rent as % of take-home36.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$64,653/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,480/mo

About historians

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 3,140
Georgia employed: 70
Category: Science

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia

Bar chart showing Historians salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $47,050, 25th percentile $53,020, median $59,410, 75th percentile $92,750, 90th percentile $123,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$47K25th$53KMedian$59K75th$93K90th$124K
Bar chart showing Historians salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $47,050, 25th percentile $53,020, median $59,410, 75th percentile $92,750, 90th percentile $123,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level historians (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $124K or more, a $77K spread from bottom to top.

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Historians salary by metro in Georgia

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$59K-0%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do historians make in Georgia?

The median is $59,410 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,050, and experienced historians can clear $123,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $59K enough to live in Georgia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,914/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 36.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a historians salary go in Georgia?

Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median historians salary is worth about $64,653 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do historians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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