What are the main factors that influence a Historian's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Historian's salary?

A Historian's salary grows with experience: a Researcher I - Academic (0-2 years)earns $59,540, a Historian (4-7 years)earns $77,617, a Researcher III - Academic (7+ years)earns $91,679, a Dean (7+ years)earns $119,787,

What are the highest paying states for a Historian?

Historian salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Historian roles are District of Columbia $85,807, California $85,482, Massachusetts $84,343. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Historian roles make?

Salaries for Historian level roles vary by specialization: Architectural Historian: $81,909; Research Historian: $54,784; Art Historian: $48,301; Medical Historian: $45,041; Living Historian: $43,300.

Historian Salary in Delaware

How much does a Historian make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Historian in Delaware is $78,484 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Historian's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,996
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,242 to $90,268
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,829

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Historian Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,268	$7,522	$1,736	$43
Average	$78,484	$6,540	$1,509	$38
25th Percentile	$69,242	$5,770	$1,332	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Historian Salaries

A Historian's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Historian Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Historians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,807.
California: $85,482.
Massachusetts: $84,343.

District of Columbia $85,807 California $85,482 Massachusetts $84,343 Washington $84,033 New Jersey $84,002 Alaska $83,893 Connecticut $82,824 New York $82,390

Hawaii $81,002 Rhode Island $80,351 Maryland $79,910 Minnesota $79,305 Colorado $79,073 Illinois $78,995 Oregon $78,701 Delaware $78,484

New Hampshire $78,347 Virginia $78,042 Pennsylvania $77,151 Nevada $76,701 North Dakota $76,554 Michigan $76,322 Wisconsin $76,236 Vermont $76,066

Texas $75,593 Maine $75,562 Arizona $75,516 Ohio $75,461 Georgia $74,748 Indiana $74,392 Wyoming $74,322 Utah $74,214

Iowa $74,167 Kansas $73,795 Louisiana $73,687 North Carolina $73,648 Missouri $73,632 Florida $73,330 Montana $73,167 Nebraska $73,012

Kentucky $72,927 South Carolina $72,617 Tennessee $72,423 Idaho $72,346 New Mexico $71,780 Oklahoma $71,656 Alabama $71,199 South Dakota $70,432

Arkansas $70,013 West Virginia $69,788 Mississippi $69,114

Top Paying Cities for Historians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $78,130
Little Creek: $78,702
Magnolia: $78,589

Lincoln, DE $78,130 Little Creek, DE $78,702 Magnolia, DE $78,589 Milford, DE $78,329 Marydel, DE $78,457 Millsboro, DE $77,803 Millville, DE $77,923 Milton, DE $78,057

Nassau, DE $78,114 Ocean View, DE $77,909 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,059 Seaford, DE $78,103 Selbyville, DE $77,780 Smyrna, DE $78,757 Viola, DE $78,394 Woodside, DE $78,605

Bear, DE $78,423 Newark, DE $78,394 Claymont, DE $78,554 Delaware City, DE $78,472 Hockessin, DE $78,387 Kirkwood, DE $78,457 Middletown, DE $78,488 Montchanin, DE $78,405

New Castle, DE $78,416 Odessa, DE $78,526 Port Penn, DE $78,579 Rockland, DE $78,412 Saint Georges, DE $78,463 Townsend, DE $78,584 Winterthur, DE $78,422 Lewes, DE $78,088

Wilmington, DE $78,391 Dover, DE $78,702 Dover Afb, DE $78,288 Bethany Beach, DE $77,827 Bethel, DE $77,908 Bridgeville, DE $78,092 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,481 Cheswold, DE $78,677

Clayton, DE $78,679 Dagsboro, DE $77,773 Delmar, DE $77,648 Ellendale, DE $77,884 Felton, DE $78,323 Fenwick Island, DE $77,790 Frankford, DE $77,654 Frederica, DE $78,400

Georgetown, DE $77,744 Greenwood, DE $78,104 Harbeson, DE $77,827 Harrington, DE $78,223 Hartly, DE $78,467 Houston, DE $78,112 Kenton, DE $78,683 Laurel, DE $77,697

Yorklyn, DE $78,410

Historian Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Historian's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$69,242

Average $78,484/year

$90,268

$5,770

Average $6,540/month

$7,522

$1,332

Average $1,509/week

$1,736

$33

Average $38/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,268	$7,522	$1,736	$43
Average	$78,484	$6,540	$1,509	$38
25th Percentile	$69,242	$5,770	$1,332	$33

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