Highest-paying cities for historians
Minneapolis, MN leads at $116,520 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $116,520 | $89,170–$138,670 |
| Washington, DC | $115,690 | $78,720–$148,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $101,900 | $65,150–$117,620 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,210 | $69,500–$128,350 |
| Sacramento, CA | $97,420 | $81,950–$124,140 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $95,470 | $80,300–$117,350 |
| San Francisco, CA | $88,790 | $73,800–$120,140 |
| New Orleans, LA | $82,400 | $65,660–$82,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,470 | $65,590–$115,620 |
| New York, NY | $80,400 | $56,580–$102,440 |
| Montgomery, AL | $76,400 | $61,050–$91,560 |
| Buffalo, NY | $68,010 | $42,710–$75,060 |
| Atlanta, GA | $61,640 | $58,530–$87,820 |
| Dayton, OH | $58,640 | $58,640–$126,920 |
| Albany, NY | $48,610 | $37,240–$77,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $46,630 | $35,310–$75,430 |
| Charlotte, NC | $45,530 | $45,530–$78,960 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $33,840 | $33,840–$33,840 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.