How much does a Historian make in Cheyenne, WY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in Cheyenne, WY is $83,225. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,244 to $96,952, with most professionals earning between $56,515 and $109,450.

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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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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 Cheyenne, WY. The base salary for Historian ranges from $69,244 to $96,952 with the average base salary of $83,225. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,244 to $96,952 with the average total cash compensation of $83,225.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $83,225 $69,244 - $96,952
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $83,225 $69,244 - $96,952
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
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CITY, STATE Greeley, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,778 - $101,900 COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
CITY, STATE Loveland, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,259 - $101,175 COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,633 - $107,299 COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,319 - $105,458 COMPARE TO Cheyenne, WY
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About Cheyenne, Wyoming    Cheyenne (/ʃaɪˈæn/ shy-AN or /ʃaɪˈɛn/) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. It is....More

Cheyenne, Wyoming  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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