Historian salary in United States

The average salary for a Historian is $81,974 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 118 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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Historian salaries typically range between a low of $53,418 and a high of $125,797 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Historian include Herndon, VA at $140,998 per year, Washington, DC at $114,891 per year, and Denver, CO at $82,000 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Historian include Azimuth Corporation ($170,000 per year) and Caduceus Healthcare ($155,000 per year).