In Michigan, historians earn $59,520 at the median, or about $28.61 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Michigan. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Historians salary percentiles in Michigan: 10th percentile $41,210, 25th percentile $53,440, median $59,520, 75th percentile $78,920, 90th percentile $81,930. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level historians (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $59,520 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,210, and experienced historians can clear $81,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Michigan?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,944/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 32.3% 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 Michigan?▼
Michigan 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 $63,393 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.
