SOC 193093

Historians

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

National Median

$74,050

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$74,050

Entry Level (10th pct)

$38,630

Experienced (90th pct)

$128,500

Total Employed

3,140

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$38,630 - $55,190
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$55,190 - $96,330
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$96,330 - $128,500

Highest Paying Locations for Historians

District of Columbia

$117,960

+59.3% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$115,710

+56.3% vs national

North Carolina

$101,440

+37.0% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$100,610

+35.9% vs national

Maryland

$99,300

+34.1% vs national

Historians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 47 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
District of Columbia	$117,960	260
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$115,710	420
North Carolina	$101,440	30
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$100,610	30
Maryland	$99,300	60
Washington	$94,760	60
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$94,590	40
Virginia	$94,060	180
Illinois	$92,020	30
Connecticut	$88,890	50
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$87,920	N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$85,160	30
Florida	$84,590	80
Minnesota	$84,160	N/A
Texas	$84,160	70
California	$83,360	180
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$83,360	40
Urban Honolulu, HI	$82,550	60
Hawaii	$82,550	60
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$78,550	140
Oregon	$76,830	60
Boulder, CO	$76,760	N/A
Nevada	$75,640	N/A
New Jersey	$74,690	90
Pennsylvania	$72,720	70
Montgomery, AL	$72,550	30
Louisiana	$72,250	40
Alabama	$71,070	60
Missouri	$69,580	40
Kansas	$68,310	40
Indiana	$60,800	50
Michigan	$59,520	70
Georgia	$59,410	70
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$59,400	40
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$54,080	40
Oklahoma	$53,440	50
South Carolina	$51,980	60
New York	$51,620	420
Kentucky	$49,940	50
Oklahoma City, OK	$48,730	30
Rochester, NY	$48,620	50
Mississippi	$44,800	90
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area	$39,930	30
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$36,600	N/A
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area	$33,660	40
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$32,000	80
Utah	$32,000	90

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Historians?

The national median annual salary for Historians is $74,050, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Historianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Historianss is District of Columbia, with a median salary of $117,960.

How much can an experienced Historians make?

Top-earning Historianss (90th percentile) make $128,500 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.