Historians pay range in Montgomery
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,670 or more. The middle half of historians in Montgomery earn between $61,050 and $91,560.
- $44K10th
- $61K25th
- $76KMedian
- $92K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,110 | $6,509 | $37.55 |
| Median | $76,400 | $6,367 | $36.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,050 | $5,088 | $29.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,560 | $7,630 | $44.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Historians pay in Montgomery vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Historians in Montgomery earn about the same as the Alabama average ($77,820) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($81,240). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $76,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $78,110 | $76,400 | $44,480 | $117,670 | 30 |
| Alabama | $77,820 | $72,490 | $42,300 | $122,930 | 60 |
| United States | $81,240 | $76,750 | $42,730 | $131,810 | 3,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Historians salary after taxes in Montgomery
On the average salary of $78,110, a single filer in Montgomery takes home about $60,533 a year, or $5,044 a month and $2,328 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Montgomery a good place for historians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Montgomery area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.7), so the average $78,110 buys what about $87,097 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Montgomery ($44,950). A typical home costs $214,099, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Historians salary in nearby metro areas
- Atlanta, GA$72,830
- New Orleans, LA$78,040
- Charlotte, NC$60,220
- Dayton, OH$85,960
- Chicago, IL$86,480
- Washington, DC$115,390
Highest-paying cities for historians
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($115,390).
- Washington, DC$115,390
- Minneapolis, MN$113,760
- Boston, MA$113,270
- Sacramento, CA$103,980
- Honolulu, HI$101,930
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Historians salary in Montgomery: questions
How much do historians make an hour in Montgomery?
$37.56 an hour on average, and $36.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level historians salary in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the historians take-home pay in Montgomery?
About $60,533 a year ($5,044 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,110. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do historians earn more in Montgomery than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($81,240).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3093; area Montgomery, AL (33860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 8.16, this job is 8.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.