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SOC 19-3093·Life, Physical & Social Science
Historians
Median wage
$53,027
10-yr outlook
+19.1%by 2032
Openings / year
48
Workers in NY
420
How pay grows with experience
Historians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $34,390 |
| Median (typical) | $53,027 |
| Experienced | $76,577 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Historians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $85,370 |
| Long Island | $68,624 |
| Capital Region | $53,226 |
| Finger Lakes | $48,188 |
| Western New York | $47,275 |
| Central New York | $44,962 |
| Southern Tier | $38,607 |
| North Country | $36,352 |
| Mohawk Valley | $35,799 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Life, Physical & Social Science) and pay more than a Historians. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Food Science Technicians$53,963 median (+$936)
- Chemical Technicians$59,292 median (+$6,265) · +1.1% by 2032
- Biological Technicians$60,349 median (+$7,322) · +12.6% by 2032
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,992 median (+$7,965) · +14.9% by 2032
- Social Science Research Assistants$61,745 median (+$8,718) · +11.7% by 2032
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63,981 median (+$10,954) · +14.4% by 2032
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