SOC 19-3093 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Historians wages by metro
National median annual wage
$76,750
- 10th percentile
- $42,730
- 25th percentile
- $57,290
- Median
- $76,750
- 75th percentile
- $99,990
- 90th percentile
- $131,810
- Mean
- $81,240
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,450.
That median is 50.5% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | Not available | $59,370 | $121,710 | $121,710 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 40 | $80,600 | $116,520 | $147,950 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 410 | $60,160 | $115,690 | $161,470 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 40 | $48,080 | $101,900 | $135,430 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 50 | $53,320 | $98,210 | $136,770 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 40 | $77,810 | $97,420 | $147,520 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 70 | $80,290 | $95,470 | $143,020 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | Not available | $52,180 | $89,670 | $89,680 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 50 | $60,620 | $88,790 | $154,250 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 40 | $62,210 | $82,400 | $99,280 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 40 | $51,990 | $81,470 | $144,870 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 180 | $49,750 | $80,400 | $111,970 |
| Montgomery, AL | 30 | $44,480 | $76,400 | $117,670 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 40 | $34,100 | $68,010 | $79,680 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 60 | $55,400 | $61,640 | $97,020 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | 30 | $58,640 | $58,640 | $141,430 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 60 | $34,300 | $48,610 | $101,190 |
| Rochester, NY | 40 | $33,230 | $46,630 | $144,610 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 30 | $39,090 | $45,530 | $115,890 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 80 | $33,840 | $33,840 | $37,020 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Not available | $59,330 | $121,710 | $127,160 |
| Maryland | 50 | $68,260 | $120,580 | $170,980 |
| District of Columbia | 250 | $60,160 | $118,290 | $156,750 |
| Minnesota | 50 | $72,040 | $103,040 | $147,950 |
| Virginia | 180 | $65,680 | $101,920 | $161,470 |
| Washington | 30 | $65,480 | $99,720 | $116,840 |
| Oregon | 40 | $66,420 | $99,560 | $121,280 |
| California | 210 | $60,620 | $97,420 | $146,220 |
| Hawaii | 70 | $80,290 | $92,520 | $143,020 |
| Illinois | Not available | $71,190 | $89,670 | $111,650 |
| Louisiana | 60 | $52,960 | $80,620 | $115,210 |
| Nevada | Not available | $78,030 | $80,140 | $108,620 |
| Texas | 130 | $37,600 | $78,240 | $116,900 |
| New Jersey | 130 | $51,390 | $77,080 | $105,930 |
| Florida | 110 | $44,280 | $74,740 | $112,260 |
| North Carolina | 120 | $42,980 | $73,440 | $116,620 |
| Kansas | 40 | $49,610 | $72,600 | $124,950 |
| Alabama | 60 | $42,300 | $72,490 | $122,930 |
| Pennsylvania | 70 | $55,350 | $71,970 | $96,100 |
| Tennessee | 40 | $47,090 | $71,080 | $92,270 |
| Nebraska | 30 | $48,840 | $70,050 | $128,940 |
| New Mexico | 40 | $32,760 | $66,790 | $122,770 |
| Connecticut | 40 | $38,960 | $66,770 | $116,130 |
| Missouri | 50 | $38,270 | $64,230 | $105,060 |
| Georgia | 110 | $51,430 | $63,840 | $117,780 |
| Indiana | 30 | $43,320 | $63,770 | $125,290 |
| Kentucky | 50 | $42,260 | $63,530 | $98,530 |
| New York | 410 | $34,300 | $62,960 | $107,970 |
| Michigan | 80 | $52,480 | $62,920 | $86,030 |
| Ohio | Not available | $57,540 | $60,350 | $99,690 |
| South Carolina | 60 | $39,090 | $52,120 | $97,470 |
| Oklahoma | 50 | $39,290 | $50,980 | $88,710 |
| Mississippi | 90 | $34,760 | $46,010 | $69,760 |
| Wisconsin | 50 | $37,510 | $45,810 | $84,590 |
| Utah | 80 | $33,840 | $33,840 | $95,300 |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Historians?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Historians is $76,750. Employment is 3,450.
How does Historians pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Historians is 50.5% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Historians?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is highest on this page's list at $121,710.