In Mississippi, historians earn $44,800 at the median, or about $21.54 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $66K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Historians salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $33,590, 25th percentile $36,460, median $44,800, 75th percentile $54,830, 90th percentile $66,210. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level historians (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $66K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $44,800 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,590, and experienced historians can clear $66,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Mississippi?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,994/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 36% 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 Mississippi?▼
Mississippi 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 $50,394 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.
