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History Researcher Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Tour Guide

Riverside, CA ยท On-site

$25/hr

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User Insight Specialist

Irvine, CA ยท On-site

$90K - $155K/yr

Master's degree in human-computer interaction, marketing research, social science, or an engineering-related discipline * Evidence of work/course(s) on HCI/UX foundations, including the history of ...

User Insight Specialist

Irvine, CA ยท On-site

$90K - $155K/yr

Master's degree in human-computer interaction, marketing research, social science, or an engineering-related discipline * Evidence of work/course(s) on HCI/UX foundations, including the history of ...

Architectural Historian

Riverside, CA ยท Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Perform archival, informant, background, and digital historic research and prepare detailed analysis of all data. * Successfully complete field surveys and architectural study reviews * Evaluate ...

Creator Commerce

City Of Industry, CA ยท On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Build and maintain creator lists, databases, and CRM records including contact info, compensation, performance tracking, and communication history * Research, identify, and vet UGC creators and ...

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How much do history researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for history researcher in Riverside, CA is $117,995.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,900.00 and $160,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between History Researcher vs Archivist?

AspectHistory ResearcherArchivist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in History, Archival Studies, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Library Science, Archival Studies, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, universities, museumsArchives, libraries, museums, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic, research, historical organizationsArchival institutions, cultural heritage organizations
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for research and historical analysis rolesCompared for preservation and cataloging roles

While both History Researchers and Archivists work with historical materials, History Researchers focus on analyzing and interpreting historical data for research projects, often in academic or museum settings. Archivists specialize in preserving, organizing, and maintaining historical records and documents for long-term access. The roles overlap in handling historical materials but differ in their primary focus: research versus preservation.

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Infographic showing various History Researcher job openings in Riverside, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $117,995 per year, or $56.7 per hour.

Tour Guide

US Ghost Adventures

Riverside, CA โ€ข On-site

$25/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job description


Are you brave enough to be a ghost tour guide? Ready to share incredible experiences in your city as you bewitch and enchant audiences? Then embrace the shadows and become our next ghost tour guide!ย 

Our passion at US Ghost Adventures is enchanting storytelling. We specialize in dark, forgotten, and secret history. We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing to dive deeper into the dark side of humanity. We thrive on igniting a sense of wonder in every guest on our ghost tours, and as a ghost tour guide you will weave enthralling stories as you lead tours down the ghastly streets of your city.

Ghost Tour Guide Pay & Benefits:

  • $50 - $70 a day/night (including tips) - this depends on the number of tours given
  • TIPS!! These can range from $20 to over $100 for a 1-2 hour tour
  • Cash bonuses for good reviews
  • Free or discounted tours for you and close family/friends all over the country
  • Flexible schedules, fun part-time work, ability to earn tips in addition to pay
  • The chance to get to know your city and meet a lot of fun people from all over the country!

To learn more about our Ghost Tour Guide here is a short video:


Ghost Tour Guide Requirements
  • Qualified candidates should be skilled in public speaking
  • Applicants should reside near downtown (within 25 miles) and have reliable transportation
  • Applicants should be passionate about storytelling and history

US Ghost Adventuresย offers entertaining, historic, and authentic ghost tours of the United States' most haunted cities โ€“ over 100 cities and counting! We aim to deliver fun yet honest accounts of the hauntings that are so prevalent nationwide. While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldnโ€™t be the same without the ghost stories from our guide network across the country.
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