Historians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • California
Historians in California earn a median salary of $88,913 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +20.1% vs the national median of $74,050. An estimated 130 historians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $83,360 to $94,590 depending on location.
$88,913
Avg median salary in California
$94,590
Highest paying metro
$83,360
Lowest paying metro
130
Employed in California
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Historians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $94,590 | $74,770 | $102,540 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $88,790 | $73,800 | $120,140 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,360 | $74,400 | $109,780 | 40 |