Profession

Historians

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

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Salary data

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🇺🇸 United States2025
19-3093SOC 2018 19-3093
GroupAll
Median76,750 USD
Average81,240 USD
Middle 50%57,290 USD - 99,990 USD
Decile range42,730 USD - 131,810 USD
Bottom decile42,730 USD
Top decile131,810 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2025
19-3093SOC 2018 19-3093
GroupAll
Median89,670 USD
Average90,280 USD
Middle 50%83,490 USD - 89,680 USD
Decile range71,190 USD - 111,650 USD
Bottom decile71,190 USD
Top decile111,650 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesHistorians