Historian Salary in Richmond, VA

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How much does a Historian make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in Richmond, VA is $85,410. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,062 to $99,498, with most professionals earning between $57,998 and $112,324.

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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 Richmond, VA

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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Historian ranges from $71,062 to $99,498 with the average base salary of $85,410. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,062 to $99,498 with the average total cash compensation of $85,410.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $85,410 $71,062 - $99,498
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $85,410 $71,062 - $99,498
* 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 Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,843 - $99,191 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,843 - $99,191 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,645 - $96,114 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,645 - $96,114 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,382 - $95,746 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,492 - $95,899 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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