Historian Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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How much does a Historian make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in Pittsburgh, PA is $85,445. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,091 to $99,539, with most professionals earning between $58,022 and $112,370.

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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 Salary Range for Historian in Pittsburgh, PA

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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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Historian ranges from $71,091 to $99,539 with the average base salary of $85,445. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,091 to $99,539 with the average total cash compensation of $85,445.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $85,445 $71,091 - $99,539
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $85,445 $71,091 - $99,539
* 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.

Historian Salary Near Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,112 - $95,367 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,171 - $98,251 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,653 - $98,925 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,653 - $98,925 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,994 - $92,403 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,812 - $90,746 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

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