Historians salary
The BLS estimates 3,450 Historians jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $76,750 (May 2025, SOC 19-3093).
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,450 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
$43K
P10
$57K
P25
$77K
MEDIAN
$100K
P75
$132K
P90
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$42,730P25$57,290MEDIAN$76,750P75$99,990P90$131,810
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What is the median Historians salary in the U.S.?
$76,750 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $57,290–$99,990.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.