Historians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $76,760 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $65,970
90th percentile $76,760
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,970
    25th
    $65,970
    50th (median)
    $76,760
    75th
    $76,760
    90th
    $76,760

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 75% Median Historians salary is 25% 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
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,610
    Connecticut $88,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $88,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,920
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,530

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists $144,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,720
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $121,870
    Chemists $102,600
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $126,800
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $123,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in Boulder, CO is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in Boulder, CO is 3.7% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $65,970 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,970.