Historian Salary in Rapid City, SD

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How much does a Historian make in Rapid City, SD?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in Rapid City, SD is $78,157. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,028 to $91,046, with most professionals earning between $53,074 and $102,781.

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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 Rapid City, SD

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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 Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Historian ranges from $65,028 to $91,046 with the average base salary of $78,157. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,028 to $91,046 with the average total cash compensation of $78,157.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,157 $65,028 - $91,046
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $78,157 $65,028 - $91,046
* 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 Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,194 - $88,478 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,302 - $91,430 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,557 - $86,187 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,505 - $95,916 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,192 - $96,877 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,230 - $98,330 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

Rapid City, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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