Historians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $32,000 -56.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.39
10th percentile $32,000
90th percentile $51,780
Employed locally 80
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,000
    25th
    $32,000
    50th (median)
    $32,000
    75th
    $35,020
    90th
    $51,780

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 34% Median Historians salary is 66% 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
    Connecticut $88,890
    South Carolina $51,980
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $39,930
    Utah $32,000

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in Salt Lake City, UT is $15.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.80 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 56.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $32,000 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,000.