Historians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $87,920 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.27
10th percentile $62,910
90th percentile $107,130
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,910
    25th
    $74,240
    50th (median)
    $87,920
    75th
    $104,030
    90th
    $107,130

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 93% Median Historians salary is 7% 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
    North Carolina $101,440
    Florida $84,590
    California $83,360
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $82,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,550
    Oregon $76,830

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in Portland, OR-WA is $42.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.50 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 18.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $62,910 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,240.