How much does a historian make in Los Angeles?
$98,210a year
Median yearly pay for historians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $47.22 an hour or $8,184 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.22
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 20
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,320Median: $98,210Highest 10%: $136,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,320 | $25.63 | |
| 25th | $69,500 | $33.41 | |
| Median | $98,210 | $47.22 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.71 | |
| 90th | $136,800 | $65.75 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for historians.
| San Francisco, CA | $88,790 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $160,300 |
| Psychologist | $153,600 |
| Economist | $151,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,000 |
| Physical Scientist | $136,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $134,900 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,700 |
| Sociologist | $124,500 |
| Hydrologist | $123,400 |
| School Psychologist | $122,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $47.22 ($98,210 a year).
Do historians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $98,210 against $76,750 nationally, 28% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $97,420, so Los Angeles pays 1% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for historian pay?
5 of 20 metro areas with data.
How much does a historian make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.