Historian Salary in Austin, TX

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How much does a Historian make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in Austin, TX is $86,893. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,296 to $101,226, with most professionals earning between $59,006 and $114,274.

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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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Average Salary Range for Historian in Austin, TX

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Historian in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Historian in Austin, TX. The base salary for Historian ranges from $72,296 to $101,226 with the average base salary of $86,893. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,296 to $101,226 with the average total cash compensation of $86,893.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $86,893 $72,296 - $101,226
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $86,893 $72,296 - $101,226
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Historian Salary Near Austin, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,026 - $100,847 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,389 - $92,955 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,965 - $92,362 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,995 - $95,204 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,381 - $91,544 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,887 - $102,054 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
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About Austin, Texas    Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 1....More

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