Historians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $101,900 +37.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.99
10th percentile $48,080
90th percentile $135,430
Employed locally 40
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,080
    25th
    $65,150
    50th (median)
    $101,900
    75th
    $117,620
    90th
    $135,430

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 137% Median Historians salary is 37% 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
    North Carolina $101,440
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,610

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in San Antonio, TX is $48.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.11 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in San Antonio, TX is 37.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $48,080 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,150.