Historian Salary in the United States

How much does a Historian make in the United States? The average Historian salary in the United States is $62,220 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $53,706 and $73,286. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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$53,706 to $73,286
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What is a Historian?

A Historian is a person who studies and writes about the past, and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is concerned with events preceding written history, the individual is a Historian of prehistory. Some historians are recognized by publications or training and experience. "Historian" became a professional occupation in the late nineteenth century as research universities were emerging in Germany and elsew...

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Medical Historian 1727
Marilyn Taylor Medical Personnel, Inc. - Sherman Oaks , CA
**** REQUIRES WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION EXPERIENCE **** (Job #1727) MEDICAL HISTORIAN for Sherman Oaks-area Orthopedic Surgeon. Workers Compensation experience required!!! REQUIREMENTS: * 3+ years ...
ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago
Project Manager, Data Historian (Pharmaceutical)
Afton Consulting Group - Philadelphia , PA
We are seeking a Project Manager, Data Historian (Pharmaceutical) to join our team! You will be responsible for the project management support and oversight for the Process Intelligence System and ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) Lead Developer
Request Technology - Robyn Honquest - Lake Forest , Illinois
Serve as the subject matter expert for Kepware, Canary Historian, and ThingWorx platforms. ThingWorx development or equivalent IOT platforms development, Java Scripting, VMWare, Networking, operating ...
JobServe - 3 days ago
Automation Engineer - Controls Engineer
ICR Resources LLC - Middletown, MO - Chesterfield , MO
SCADA - Data Collection, Historian and Andon services * Process Instrumentation and DCS systems * Wireless Automation Solutions * Electrical Infrastructure Design and Installation Management ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
Automation Engineer - Controls Engineer
ICR Resources LLC - Middletown, MO - Kansas City , MO
SCADA - Data Collection, Historian and Andon services * Process Instrumentation and DCS systems * Wireless Automation Solutions * Electrical Infrastructure Design and Installation Management ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
Automation Engineer - Controls Engineer
ICR Resources LLC - Middletown, MO - O'Fallon , MO
SCADA - Data Collection, Historian and Andon services * Process Instrumentation and DCS systems * Wireless Automation Solutions * Electrical Infrastructure Design and Installation Management ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
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