How much does a Historian make in Honolulu, HI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in Honolulu, HI is $91,329. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,987 to $106,391, with most professionals earning between $62,019 and $120,104.

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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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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 Honolulu, HI. The base salary for Historian ranges from $75,987 to $106,391 with the average base salary of $91,329. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,987 to $106,391 with the average total cash compensation of $91,329.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $91,329 $75,987 - $106,391
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $91,329 $75,987 - $106,391
* 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 Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Waipahu, HI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,165 - $106,640 COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Ewa Beach, HI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,199 - $106,688 COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Pearl City, HI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,199 - $106,688 COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Kaneohe, HI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,199 - $106,688 COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Kahului, HI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,688 - $105,972 COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Hilo, HI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,688 - $105,972 COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Architectural Historian LOCATION Honolulu, HI MINIMUM SALARY $67,996 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,469
JOB TITLE Medical Historian LOCATION Honolulu, HI MINIMUM SALARY $35,604 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,221
JOB TITLE Research Historian LOCATION Honolulu, HI MINIMUM SALARY $51,831 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,226
JOB TITLE Living Historian LOCATION Honolulu, HI MINIMUM SALARY $43,776 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,957
JOB TITLE Art Historian LOCATION Honolulu, HI MINIMUM SALARY $47,499 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,994
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About Honolulu, Hawaii    Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/; Hawaiian: [honoˈlulu]) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is an unincorporated part of and the....More

Honolulu, Hawaii  area prices were up 1.9% from a year ago

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