Historian Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Historian make in Washington, DC? The average Historian salary in Washington, DC is $95,646 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $79,577 and $111,415. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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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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US Army Military Historian (C)

Nemean Solutions - Beverly , KS

Nemean Solutions, LLC is looking for a US Army Military Historian Background: The Army University Press (AUP) has a regulatory mission to develop and conduct live and virtual staff rides for Combined ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago

Architectural Historian - Mid-Level

Environmental Research Group - Austin , TX

Architectural Historian - Mid-Level Environmental Research Group, LLC incl AmaTerra, ERG Texas Services. Founded in 2000, ERG is an environmental consulting small business providing National ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 38 days ago

Architectural Historian Intern

MobilizeGreen - Anchorage , AK

MobilizeGreen seeks a conservation-minded 16 week Architectural Historian NPS Conservation Fellows Intern to support the Alaska Regional Office of the National Park Service in the completion of ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 39 days ago

Architectural Historian

347 Group, Inc. - Placer County , CA

We have an immediate opportunity for a full-time architectural historian in the Northern California area. This position will require fieldwork. Job Responsibilities * Conducting archival research

ZipRecruiter - 40 days ago

Historian - Architectural Historian

S&ME, Inc. - Mount Pleasant , SC

Historian-Architectural Historian Requisition Number: 2024-1130-03 S&ME is seeking a talented and experienced part-time Historian - Architectural Historian to join our team in Charleston, South ...

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Med-Legal Historian - Bilingual

Spectrum Medical Evaluators - El Cajon , CA

As a historian, you would be responsible for: * Researching and documenting medical histories * Reviewing and summarizing medical information * Collecting medical histories from patients * Compiling ...

ZipRecruiter - 33 days ago

What does a Historian do?

Common responsibilities of a Historian

Require that you have a working knowledge of computers and the ability to learn the proper use of the programs utilized in this office, or those that which may be necessary to meet the needs of the practice.

January 15, 2023

Prepare time and expense reports, participate in practice group and office meetings, and handle general case administration duties.

January 24, 2023

Support other Programs and Collections directors by providing high quality historical research to underpin all their public engagement activities, including education, living history and guided tours.

April 14, 2023

Manage research projects involving local, state, and federal records collections, including management of project budgets and client expectations.

April 25, 2023

Develops criteria for disposing of unneeded material and justifies recommendations regarding the disposition of redundant or inappropriate material of little or no historical documentary value from newly acquired collections of personal papers and organization records.

May 12, 2023

Assist with the preparation of technical documents regarding historic properties in support of transportation and land development projects under the guidance of an experienced historian.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Historian in Washington, DC

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79577

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95646

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95646

What is the average salary for Historian in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Historian in Washington, DC. The base salary for Historian ranges from $79,577 to $111,415 with the average base salary of $95,646. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,577 to $111,415 with the average total cash compensation of $95,646.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$95,646	$79,577 - $111,415
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$95,646	$79,577 - $111,415

* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,591 - $111,435	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,591 - $111,435	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,591 - $111,435	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,424 - $111,200	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,591 - $111,435	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,591 - $111,435	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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