Historians pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,890 or more. The middle half of historians in Charlotte earn between $45,530 and $78,960.
- $39K10th
- $46K25th
- $46KMedian
- $79K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,220 | $5,018 | $28.95 |
| Median | $45,530 | $3,794 | $21.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,530 | $3,794 | $21.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,960 | $6,580 | $37.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Historians pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Historians in Charlotte earn 19% less than the North Carolina average ($74,300) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($81,240). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $76,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $60,220 | $45,530 | $39,090 | $115,890 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $74,300 | $73,440 | $42,980 | $116,620 | 120 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $60,220, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $48,673 a year, or $4,056 a month and $1,872 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $48,890 | $4,074 |
| Working in NC | $48,673 | $4,056 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for historians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $60,220 buys what about $61,861 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Historians salary in nearby metro areas
- Atlanta, GA$72,830
- Washington, DC$115,390
- Dayton, OH$85,960
- Montgomery, AL$78,110
- Philadelphia, PA$91,480
- New York, NY$81,980
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
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Historians salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do historians make an hour in Charlotte?
$28.95 an hour on average, and $21.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level historians salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the historians take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $48,673 a year ($4,056 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,220.
Do historians earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 16.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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