Historians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $68,010 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.70
10th percentile $34,100
90th percentile $79,680
Employed locally 40
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,100
    25th
    $42,710
    50th (median)
    $68,010
    75th
    $75,060
    90th
    $79,680

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 96% Median Historians salary is 4% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $54,080
    Rochester, NY $48,620

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $60,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,350
    Chemists $74,770
    School Psychologists $79,730
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in Buffalo, NY is $32.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.31 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in Buffalo, NY is 8.2% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $34,100 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,710.