Historians Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • New York
Historians in New York earn a median salary of $51,350 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -30.7% vs the national median of $74,050. An estimated 340 historians are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $33,660 to $78,550 depending on location.
$51,350
Avg median salary in New York
$78,550
Highest paying metro
$33,660
Lowest paying metro
340
Employed in New York
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inHistorians salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $78,550 | $56,450 | $102,350 | 140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $68,010 | $42,710 | $75,060 | 40 |
| Albany, NY | $54,080 | $42,900 | $80,240 | 40 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,620 | $36,500 | $77,080 | 50 |
| Southwest New York | $39,930 | $33,130 | $61,620 | 30 |
| Central East New York | $36,600 | $31,960 | $58,140 | — |
| Capital/Northern New York | $33,660 | $31,960 | $51,000 | 40 |