How much does a Historian make in Springfield, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Historian in Springfield, MA is $90,957. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,677 to $105,959, with most professionals earning between $61,765 and $119,618.

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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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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 Springfield, MA. The base salary for Historian ranges from $75,677 to $105,959 with the average base salary of $90,957. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,677 to $105,959 with the average total cash compensation of $90,957.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $90,957 $75,677 - $105,959
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $90,957 $75,677 - $105,959
* 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 Springfield, MA
CITY, STATE Chicopee, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,677 - $105,959 COMPARE TO Springfield, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Holyoke, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,677 - $105,959 COMPARE TO Springfield, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Westfield, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,677 - $105,959 COMPARE TO Springfield, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Manchester, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,758 - $108,873 COMPARE TO Springfield, MA
CITY, STATE East Hartford, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,758 - $108,873 COMPARE TO Springfield, MA
CITY, STATE Hartford, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,758 - $108,873 COMPARE TO Springfield, MA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Architectural Historian LOCATION Springfield, MA MINIMUM SALARY $72,155 MAXIMUM SALARY $92,484
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JOB TITLE Research Historian LOCATION Springfield, MA MINIMUM SALARY $52,148 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,709
JOB TITLE Living Historian LOCATION Springfield, MA MINIMUM SALARY $43,655 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,796
JOB TITLE Art Historian LOCATION Springfield, MA MINIMUM SALARY $47,247 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,677
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About Springfield, Massachusetts    Springfield is located at 42°6′45″N 72°32′51″W / 42.11250°N 72.54750°W / 42.11250; -72.54750 (42.112411, −72.547455). According to the United State....More

Springfield, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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