How much does a Historian make in New York, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in New York, NY is $102,570. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,340 to $119,485, with most professionals earning between $69,652 and $134,886.

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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 New York, NY. The base salary for Historian ranges from $85,340 to $119,485 with the average base salary of $102,570. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,340 to $119,485 with the average total cash compensation of $102,570.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $102,570 $85,340 - $119,485
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $102,570 $85,340 - $119,485
* 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 New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,851 - $120,201 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,851 - $120,201 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,851 - $120,201 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,851 - $120,201 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,851 - $120,201 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,851 - $120,201 COMPARE TO New York, NY
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Architectural Historian LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $76,365 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,988
JOB TITLE Medical Historian LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $39,986 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,033
JOB TITLE Research Historian LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $58,210 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,131
JOB TITLE Living Historian LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $49,164 MAXIMUM SALARY $61,721
JOB TITLE Art Historian LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $53,345 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,378
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