DOL Median (California)
$78,000
vs National
+55.4%
National: $50,200BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,318
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,000
+55.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,200
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Historians in California earns $78,000 in nominal terms, which is 55.4% above the national average of $50,200. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,318 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PROFUSA | $103,397 | 2 |
| Sustainable Korean Culture Institute, Inc. | $91,624 | 1 |
| KING BOLDEN LLC | $78,000 | 3 |
| Alpha Media Group Inc | $70,000 | 2 |
| GLYDE CORPORATION | $55,000 | 1 |
| RED FOREST CORP | $47,216 | 1 |
| VISUAL ARTISTS GUILD | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Historians
JERSEY CITY, NJ · $123,500Emeryville, CA · $104,853South San Francisco, CA · $101,941Oakland, CA · $91,624Washington, DC · $79,271Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Historians make in California?
The median Historians salary in California is $78,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Historians?
A Historians in California earns 55.4% more than the national median of $50,200, or $56,318 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.