DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$74,277
vs National
+48%
National: $50,200BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,875
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,277
+48% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,200
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Historians in District of Columbia earns $74,277 in nominal terms, which is 48% above the national average of $50,200. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,875 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum | $85,625 | 4 |
| Trustees of Amherst College | $74,277 | 2 |
| HUNT ALTERNATIVES FUND | $53,477 | 1 |
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JERSEY CITY, NJ · $123,500Emeryville, CA · $104,853South San Francisco, CA · $101,941Oakland, CA · $91,624Washington, DC · $79,271Top-Paying Roles in District of Columbia
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How much does a Historians make in District of Columbia?
The median Historians salary in District of Columbia is $74,277 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Historians?
A Historians in District of Columbia earns 48% more than the national median of $50,200, or $50,875 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.