Historians
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 50 | $67,060 | $32.24 | |
| California | 210 | $82,850 | $39.83 | |
| Colorado | 70 | $86,020 | $41.36 | |
| Connecticut | 50 | $120,980 | $58.16 | |
| District of Columbia | 240 | $103,370 | $49.70 | |
| Florida | 120 | $68,310 | $32.84 | |
| Georgia | 80 | $73,800 | $35.48 | |
| Hawaii | 40 | $89,040 | $42.81 | |
| Illinois | 40 | $67,630 | $32.52 | |
| Indiana | 50 | $64,630 | $31.07 | |
| Kentucky | 30 | $58,200 | $27.98 | |
| Louisiana | 40 | $66,170 | $31.81 | |
| Maryland | 70 | $86,300 | $41.49 | |
| Michigan | 60 | $60,840 | $29.25 | |
| Mississippi | 110 | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| Missouri | 50 | $66,620 | $32.03 | |
| Nebraska | 30 | $64,580 | $31.05 | |
| New Jersey | $71,400 | $34.33 | ||
| New York | 330 | $50,710 | $24.38 | |
| North Carolina | 50 | $73,790 | $35.48 | |
| Ohio | $62,540 | $30.07 | ||
| Oklahoma | 60 | $55,900 | $26.87 | |
| Pennsylvania | 80 | $71,710 | $34.48 | |
| South Carolina | 40 | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| Texas | 150 | $76,260 | $36.66 | |
| Virginia | 230 | $79,470 | $38.21 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A general program that focuses on the aesthetic, technical, and social development of the built environment and the architectural profession from earliest times to the present. Includes instruction in the principles of architecture and related fields; art history; historiography of architecture; architectural theory and criticism; related aspects of the history of technology and social and economic history; and various period, cultural, and stylistic specializations.
A program that focuses on the architectural design principles and building techniques used in historic structures and environments, and the process of saving and restoring old buildings and districts for contemporary use and enjoyment. Includes instruction in architectural history, building conservation techniques, and material conservation.
A program that focuses on the design and implementation of plans to restore and maintain historic buildings, districts, and landscapes in a way that balances conservation and preservation with commercial and development interests. Includes instruction in architectural history, building conservation, cultural resource management, economics, historical documentation and preservation, land-use and zoning codes, public policy, public relations, real estate law, and taxation.
A program that focuses on the application of cultural studies, public policy analysis, and management skills to planning, promoting, and implementing programs to preserve and protect cultural heritage sites and artifacts. Includes instruction in historical preservation and conservation, business management, policy analysis, applied economics, public relations, applied history, historical archaeology, and environmental impact studies.
Any instructional program that focuses on architectural design and building techniques for historic and restored structures not listed above.
A program that focuses on the study of the Medieval and/or Renaissance periods in European and circum-Mediterranean history from the perspective of various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including history and archeology, as well as studies of period art and music.
A program that focuses on genocide in human history with particular reference to Twentieth Century genocides such as that of the Ottoman Armenians during World War I and the Nazi Holocaust during World War II. Programs also focus on topics such as survivor studies and counseling, war crimes research and prevention, reconciliation and compensation, ethical and spiritual issues, holocaust art and literature, and legacy and effect in relation to subsequent generations.
A program that focuses on Western and Non-Western cultures and related topics in the periods of Pre-history and Antiquity. Includes such disciplines as ancient languages, archeology, history, art history, geography, population studies, environmental studies, religious studies, and the social sciences.
A program that focuses on the study of the classical ancient civilizations of the ancient Near East, Europe, and the Mediterranean Sea, such as Athens, Anatolia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Mesopotamia, North Africa, and Rome. Includes instruction in ancient languages, ancient history, archaeology, anthropology, Greek and Roman mythology, philosophy, and religion.
A program that focuses on the history, science, policy issues, and literature of the ocean. Includes instruction in maritime history, maritime law, maritime literature, oceanography, maritime security, and maritime politics.
A program with a general synthesis of history and political science or a specialization which draws from history and political science. Includes instruction in comparative government and politics, historiography, historical research methods, political science, political theory, records administration, and systematic study of political institutions and behavior.
A program that explores the ethical, historical, literary, philosophical, and religious dimensions of medicine or health. Includes instruction in art, cultural studies, economics, ethics, history, literature, medical anthropology, philosophy, religion and spiritual thought, science and technology, visual art, and writing.
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
A program that focuses on the development of American society, culture, and institutions from the Pre-Columbian period to the present. Includes instruction in American historiography, American history sources and materials, historical research methods, and applications to the study of specific themes, issues, periods, and institutions.
A program that focuses on the development of European society, culture, and institutions from the origins to the present. Includes instruction in European historiography, European history sources and materials, historical research methods, and applications to the study of specific themes, issues, periods, and institutions.
A program that focuses on the historical evolution of scientific theories, science applications and technologies, and the scientific, medical, and technological disciplines, as well as the philosophy of science and its historical socio-economic context. Includes instruction in the concepts and methods of philosophical inquiry; historiography of science; history of science, medicine, and technology; and research methods in the history of the scientific and engineering disciplines, including mathematics.
A program that focuses on the application of history and administrative skills to the recording of public events and the management of related historical resources. Includes instruction in historical research methods, the planning and administration of public history projects, and applications to specific problems in public organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other facilities.
A program that focuses on the development of the societies, cultures, and institutions of the Asian Continent from their origins to the present. Includes instruction in the historiography of specific cultures and periods; sources and materials; historical research methods; and applications to the study of specific themes, issues, periods, and institutions.
A program that focuses on the study of the history of warfare and military institutions in their operational, politico-economic and socio-cultural contexts; including airpower history, naval history, and military history. Includes instruction in military organization, military operations, the history of technology, leadership and biography, military psychology and behavior, international relations and politics, economics, aspects of general and regional history, cultural history and anthropology, historiography, and applicable quantitative methods.
Any instructional program in history not listed above.
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$72,130 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Master's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as historians.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 2%
- College dropout 6%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 33%
- Master’s degree 39%
- Doctorate degree 16%
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