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How much do history writing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for history writing in Wisconsin is $63,762.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $70,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is history writing?

History writing is the practice of researching, analyzing, and documenting past events, people, and societies. Historians use a variety of sources, such as documents, artifacts, and oral accounts, to create narratives and interpretations of the past. The goal is to provide context, understand causes and effects, and draw meaningful conclusions about how history shapes the present and future. History writing can take many forms, including books, articles, essays, and digital media.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a history writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a History Writer, you need strong research skills, excellent analytical abilities, and a background in history or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with citation management tools, archival databases, and word processing software is typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, storytelling capability, and clear communication help history writers engage audiences and present complex information accurately. These competencies are crucial for producing credible, compelling historical content that informs, educates, and resonates with readers.

What types of sources do history writers commonly work with, and how do they verify their accuracy?

History writers typically work with a variety of primary and secondary sources, such as archival documents, letters, diaries, official records, academic journals, and previous historical analyses. Verifying the accuracy of these sources involves cross-referencing information, evaluating the credibility and context of each source, and consulting recognized experts or scholarly works. Collaborating with historians, archivists, or librarians is also common practice to ensure that interpretations are well-founded and factual. Attention to detail and critical thinking are essential skills in this process.

What is the difference between History Writing vs History Researcher?

AspectHistory WritingHistory Researcher
Primary FocusCreating narratives, essays, and books based on historical dataGathering, analyzing, and interpreting historical data and sources
Required SkillsWriting, storytelling, historical knowledgeResearch methods, source analysis, critical thinking
Work EnvironmentAcademic, publishing, mediaArchives, libraries, research institutions
Common EmployersUniversities, publishers, media outletsHistorical societies, research institutes, universities

History Writing involves crafting narratives and presenting historical information to the public or academic audiences, while History Researcher focuses on collecting and analyzing sources to support historical understanding. Both roles require strong historical knowledge, but differ mainly in their primary activities and output.

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Infographic showing various History Writing job openings in Wisconsin as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,762 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

History Club Advisor

Sun Prairie, WI • On-site

Sun Prairie Area School District
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 1 - 10 employees
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Sun Prairie Area School District rating

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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Activities Advisor
Date Posted:
2/6/2026
Location:
Sun Prairie East High School
STARTING STIPEND: $988+ (Based on Experience)
SUMMARY: To achieve and maintain standards of excellence in club activities, while allowing all participants to develop gain through individual and group experiences.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
  1. Recruits members.
  2. Encourages participation.
  3. Plans and supervises all club activities and meetings.
  4. Maintains all necessary records, reports, and budgetary accounts.
  5. Oversees fund raising efforts, if applicable.
  6. Secures and maintains equipment and supplies that are needed for club activities.
  7. Represents the district in a professional manner.
  8. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective and safe learning environment.
  9. Other duties may be assigned according to activity area or building assignments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises and advises students of particular club activity.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Background or interest in the particular club activity. Experience at the specific school level preferred.
COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents or employees of the district.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in verbal and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies. Ability to use technology to accomplish job responsibilities that may include basic knowledge of e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
ANALYTICAL AND REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
TEMPERAMENTS: Ability to direct others and deal with people. Ability to perform a variety of duties.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and/or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.
The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work inside or outside depending on the club activity. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

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