Historians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $94,590 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.47
10th percentile $74,740
90th percentile $118,810
Employed locally 40
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,740
    25th
    $74,770
    50th (median)
    $94,590
    75th
    $102,540
    90th
    $118,810

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 101% Median Historians salary is 1% above 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $121,710
    North Carolina $101,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $89,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $88,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,160
    California $83,360

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in Sacramento, CA is $45.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.92 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in Sacramento, CA is 27.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $74,740 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,770.