Historians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $100,610 +35.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.37
10th percentile $62,720
90th percentile $110,280
Employed locally 30
National median $74,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,720
    25th
    $81,330
    50th (median)
    $100,610
    75th
    $110,280
    90th
    $110,280

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Historians salary vs area income 89% Median Historians salary is 11% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $115,710
    Washington $94,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,920
    Hawaii $82,550
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $68,010

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $101,500
    Biological Technicians $58,090
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,680
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Historians make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Historians in Seattle, WA is $48.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.02 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Historians salaries?

    The median Historians salary in Seattle, WA is 35.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Historians (10th percentile) earn around $62,720 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,330.