How much does a Historian make in Long Beach, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in Long Beach, CA is $96,012. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,883 to $111,848, with most professionals earning between $65,198 and $126,266.

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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 Long Beach, CA. The base salary for Historian ranges from $79,883 to $111,848 with the average base salary of $96,012. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,883 to $111,848 with the average total cash compensation of $96,012.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $96,012 $79,883 - $111,848
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $96,012 $79,883 - $111,848
* 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 Long Beach, CA
CITY, STATE Carson, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,883 - $111,848 COMPARE TO Long Beach, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Norwalk, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,963 - $111,961 COMPARE TO Long Beach, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,883 - $113,249 COMPARE TO Long Beach, CA
CITY, STATE Torrance, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,883 - $111,848 COMPARE TO Long Beach, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,883 - $113,249 COMPARE TO Long Beach, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,211 - $112,308 COMPARE TO Long Beach, CA
See salaries for Historian in locations close to Long Beach, CA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Architectural Historian LOCATION Long Beach, CA MINIMUM SALARY $76,166 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,624
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JOB TITLE Research Historian LOCATION Long Beach, CA MINIMUM SALARY $55,047 MAXIMUM SALARY $68,306
JOB TITLE Living Historian LOCATION Long Beach, CA MINIMUM SALARY $46,081 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,841
JOB TITLE Art Historian LOCATION Long Beach, CA MINIMUM SALARY $49,873 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,994
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About Long Beach, California    Long Beach is a city on the Pacific Coast of the United States, within the Los Angeles metropolitan area of Southern California. As of 2010, its popul....More

Long Beach, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

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