How much does a Historian make in Fargo, ND?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in Fargo, ND is $84,143. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,011 to $98,016, with most professionals earning between $57,144 and $110,647.

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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 Fargo, ND. The base salary for Historian ranges from $70,011 to $98,016 with the average base salary of $84,143. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,011 to $98,016 with the average total cash compensation of $84,143.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,143 $70,011 - $98,016
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $84,143 $70,011 - $98,016
* 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 Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE West Fargo, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,421 - $95,790 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Grand Forks, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,496 - $91,696 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,348 - $84,488 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Watertown, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,373 - $90,124 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,945 - $97,924 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Bismarck, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,192 - $99,670 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Architectural Historian LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $62,601 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,689
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JOB TITLE Research Historian LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $47,721 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,130
JOB TITLE Living Historian LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $40,323 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,620
JOB TITLE Art Historian LOCATION Fargo, ND MINIMUM SALARY $43,748 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,258
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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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