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Historians average salary by city in California
- Sacramento$103,980
- Los Angeles$99,120
- San Francisco$98,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $103,980 | $97,420 | $81,950 | $76,402 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $99,120 | $98,210 | $69,500 | $73,435 | 114 |
| San Francisco | $98,140 | $88,790 | $73,800 | $72,836 | 116 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3093.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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