Historians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $54,080 -27% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $32,760
90th percentile $98,240
Employed locally 40
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,760
    25th
    $42,900
    50th (median)
    $54,080
    75th
    $80,240
    90th
    $98,240

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 63% Median Historians salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Historians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $121,710
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $116,520
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $115,710
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $101,900
    North Carolina $101,440

    Nearby metros — Historians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $68,010
    Rochester, NY $48,620

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in Albany, NY is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.65 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in Albany, NY is 27% below the national median of $74,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Historians in Albany?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $32,760 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,900.