DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$79,271
vs National
+57.9%
National: $50,200BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,295
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$79,271
+57.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,200
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Historians in Washington, DC earns $79,271 in nominal terms, which is 57.9% 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 $54,295 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum | $85,625 | 4 |
| Trustees of Amherst College | $74,277 | 2 |
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How much does a Historians make in Washington, DC?
The median Historians salary in Washington, DC is $79,271 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Historians?
A Historians in Washington, DC earns 57.9% more than the national median of $50,200, or $54,295 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.