Historians Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $48,620 -34.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $123,680
Employed locally 50
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,500
    50th (median)
    $48,620
    75th
    $77,080
    90th
    $123,680

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 65% Median Historians salary is 35% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $68,010
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $54,080

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $73,440
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $60,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $85,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in Rochester, NY is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.53 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in Rochester, NY is 34.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,500.