How much does a historian make in San Francisco?
$88,790a year
Median yearly pay for historians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $42.69 an hour or $7,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.69
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 20
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,620Median: $88,790Highest 10%: $154,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| 25th | $73,800 | $35.48 | |
| Median | $88,790 | $42.69 | |
| 75th | $120,100 | $57.76 | |
| 90th | $154,300 | $74.16 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for historians.
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,210 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Materials Scientist | $231,700 |
| Psychologist | $168,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $166,400 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $165,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $160,200 |
| Hydrologist | $147,100 |
| Economist | $142,400 |
| Biological Scientist | $138,200 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $136,300 |
| Life Scientist | $134,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $42.69 ($88,790 a year).
Do historians make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $88,790 against $76,750 nationally, 16% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $97,420, so San Francisco pays 9% less.
Where does San Francisco rank for historian pay?
9 of 20 metro areas with data.
How much does a historian make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,300 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.