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How much do remote economic history jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote economic history in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote economic historian?

A Remote Economic Historian is a professional who researches and analyzes historical economic data and trends while working from a remote location, such as home or anywhere outside a traditional office. Their work involves studying past economies, financial systems, and events to understand how they have shaped current economic practices. They may use various digital tools and databases to collect and interpret data, write reports, and contribute to academic or policy research. This role often requires collaboration with other historians, economists, or researchers through online platforms. Remote Economic Historians typically have advanced degrees in history, economics, or related fields.

What are common challenges faced by remote economic historians, and how can they be addressed?

Remote economic historians often face challenges such as accessing archival materials, collaborating with peers, and maintaining work-life balance outside a traditional office. To address these issues, many rely on digital archives, online academic databases, and virtual networking opportunities like conferences and seminars. Regular communication with colleagues through video calls and project management tools also helps build a sense of community and collaboration. Setting clear work routines and goals is essential for staying productive and managing remote work effectively.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote economic historian?

To succeed as a Remote Economic Historian, you need a strong background in economics and history, typically supported by an advanced degree such as a master's or PhD in economic history or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools (like Stata, R, or Excel), historical databases, and academic research platforms is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent written communication skills help you interpret historical data and present findings clearly. These skills are crucial for producing rigorous research, collaborating with academic peers, and contributing valuable insights from a distance.

What is the difference between Remote Economic History vs Remote Economic Researcher?

AspectRemote Economic HistoryRemote Economic Researcher
Required CredentialsDegree in Economics, History, or related fieldDegree in Economics, Statistics, or related field
Work EnvironmentAcademic, research institutions, think tanksCorporate, government agencies, consulting firms
Industry UsageHistorical economic analysis, academiaData analysis, policy, market research
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding historical economic trendsCurrent economic data and policy research

Remote Economic History focuses on analyzing past economic events and trends, often within academic or research settings. In contrast, Remote Economic Researcher typically involves analyzing current data to inform policy or business decisions. Both roles require strong analytical skills and a background in economics, but their focus and application differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Economic History job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,261 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Senior Research Specialist

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ • Remote

$60K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job description

Overview

llora Derenoncourt (Princeton University) is seeking one Senior Research Specialist to work on research projects on inequality and occasionally support programming and events at the Program for Research on Inequality. The main research tasks may include collecting and harmonizing novel long-run datasets on inequality and working with proprietary administrative data on income, wages, and financial well-being.

The ideal candidate has training in economics and data science. Interest in economic history and the study of inequality is a plus. Applicants must have strong programming and quantitative skills. Excellent grades are required, including econometrics or statistics. Previous experience is desirable with empirical research or comparable private-sector work, with preference given to these and related skill sets: coding (especially Stata and Python), advanced econometrics, digitization of archival documents, working with large datasets, and writing research papers.This is a one-year term position with the possibility of an additional year renewal. Anticpated start date of 9/1/2026; End date is dependent on start date, which may vary.

Note that this is a remote position, but the individual must be located and eligible to work in the US (please see https://www.nber.org/hiring-research-assistant for details with regard to the requirements). This position is not eligible for relocation.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

  • Independent data collection, cleaning and analysis with little to no supervision
  • Project management (organizing logistics of experiments & data collection)
  • Developing experiment designs and data collection tools independently
  • Admin support for academic programming of the Program for Research on Inequality
  • Survey implementation, organizing focus groups on your own
  • Running and editing interviews independently
  • Writing summaries of research, performing literature searches and reviews, and posting/retrieving information from the web
Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • BA/BS in Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics, or a related field.
  • Fluency with statistics, econometrics, and probability theory
  • Good programming skills in python and R -- experience participating in open source projects a big plus, especially experience with test-driven development

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Experience with programs such as SAS, Matlab, and Python.
  • Experience with LaTex, Unix/Linux.
  • Master's degree is desirable but not required

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours36.25Eligible for OvertimeNoBenefits EligibleYesProbationary Period180 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)NoComments Related to End Date End date determined by start datePhysical Capacity Exam RequiredNoValid Driver's License RequiredNo#LI-CN1Salary Range$60,000 to $75,000Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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