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Historian salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Historian make in the United States?

Average base salary

$80,754
Average $80,754
Low $51,473
High $126,691

The average salary for a historian is $80,754 per year in the United States. 130 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Historian job openings in United States

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Medication Historian - Inpatie...
Trinity Health3.2out of 5 stars.
Grand Rapids, MI
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Historian in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Azimuth Corporation
 
$170,000per year
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Caduceus Healthcare
 
$155,000per year
Epsilon Inc
 
$146,250per year
Serco
 
$144,466per year
City of Sacramento
 
$142,490per year
Beacon Hill
 
$138,320per year

Highest paying cities for Historians near United States

  1. Herndon, VA
    $140,998 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $114,891 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $71,872 per year
  4. Saint Paul, MN
    $61,328 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $58,934 per year

Where can a Historian earn more?

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