DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$54,333
vs National
+8.2%
National: $50,200BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,087
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,333
+8.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,200
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Historians in Massachusetts earns $54,333 in nominal terms, which is 8.2% above the national average of $50,200. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,087 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Historical Society | $58,000 | 1 |
| Harvard University | $50,666 | 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 Massachusetts
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How much does a Historians make in Massachusetts?
The median Historians salary in Massachusetts is $54,333 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Historians?
A Historians in Massachusetts earns 8.2% more than the national median of $50,200, or $37,087 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.