Historians Salary in Illinois (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025
Annual Mean
$90,280
$43.41/hr
Annual Median
$89,670
$43.11/hr
Bottom 10%
$71,190
$34.23/hr
Top 10%
$111,650
$53.68/hr
Location vs National Average
Illinois
$90,280
Difference
+11.1% vs US avg
US National
$81,240
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $71,190 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $83,490 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $89,670 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $89,680 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $111,650 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$71K
25th
$83K
Median
$90K
75th
$90K
90th
$112K
In Illinois, Historians salaries range from $71,190 at the 10th percentile to $111,650 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $40,460 (45% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
Top Paying Cities in Illinois
Metro areas with highest Historians wages
How Historians Compares in Illinois
The average Historians salary of $90,280 in Illinois ranks above the national average of $81,240.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.