How much does a Historian make in Gulfport, MS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in Gulfport, MS is $77,169. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,205 to $89,898, with most professionals earning between $52,402 and $101,486.

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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 Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Gulfport, MS. The base salary for Historian ranges from $64,205 to $89,898 with the average base salary of $77,169. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,205 to $89,898 with the average total cash compensation of $77,169.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $77,169 $64,205 - $89,898
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $77,169 $64,205 - $89,898
* 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 Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,717 - $90,613 COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE Pascagoula, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,417 - $90,194 COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE Mobile, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,535 - $93,159 COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,804 - $89,335 COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE New Orleans, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,594 - $97,443 COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,558 - $97,392 COMPARE TO Gulfport, MS
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Architectural Historian LOCATION Gulfport, MS MINIMUM SALARY $61,218 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,465
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JOB TITLE Research Historian LOCATION Gulfport, MS MINIMUM SALARY $44,244 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,901
JOB TITLE Living Historian LOCATION Gulfport, MS MINIMUM SALARY $37,038 MAXIMUM SALARY $46,490
JOB TITLE Art Historian LOCATION Gulfport, MS MINIMUM SALARY $40,085 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,631
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About Gulfport, Mississippi    Gulfport is the second-largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. Along with Biloxi, Gulfport is the other county seat of Harrison ....More

Gulfport, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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