Historians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $88,790 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $42.69
10th percentile $60,620
90th percentile $154,250
Employed locally 50
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,620
    25th
    $73,800
    50th (median)
    $88,790
    75th
    $120,140
    90th
    $154,250

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 66% Median Historians salary is 34% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $121,710
    North Carolina $101,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $94,590
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $89,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,160
    California $83,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,670
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    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $160,210
    Chemists $126,190
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in San Francisco, CA is $42.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.16 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in San Francisco, CA is 19.9% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $60,620 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,800.