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LSA Associates INC

Architectural Historian

Irvine, CA

$93K - $116K/yr

LSA is seeking an Architectural Historian to work on a salary or hourly, project-hire basis in its ... Strong initiative In addition, the qualified candidate must be able to complete the following tasks ...

Olsson

Architectural Historian

Maumelle, AR · On-site

The ideal candidate could be an archeologist or an architectural historian. This role is ... multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal historical and ...

Olsson

Architectural Historian

Prairie Grove, AR

The ideal candidate could be an archeologist or an architectural historian. This role is ... multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal historical and ...

USAJOBS

HISTORIAN

Warner Robins, GA

$89K/yr

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Staff Historian at a Major Command, Direct Reporting Unit, Field Operating Agency, Numbered Air Force, Center, or large, multi-faceted Air Force ...

SAIC

History Program Specialist

Springfield, VA · On-site

As the senior level historian, provide oversight of history services within the contract to include AP Style copy editing. Work will be performed at the customer site in Springfield, VA. The hiring ...

Wood Plc

Architectural Historian

Seattle, WA · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seeking an experienced Architectural Historian to work on-call ... The ideal candidate will contribute to Wood's capacity in the environmental and engineering ...

Olsson

Architectural Historian

Greenland, AR · On-site

The ideal candidate could be an archeologist or an architectural historian. This role is ... multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal historical and ...

Olsson

Architectural Historian

Bentonville, AR

The ideal candidate could be an archeologist or an architectural historian. This role is ... multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal historical and ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for the historian in the United States is $86,335.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between The Historian vs Archivist?

AspectThe HistorianArchivist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in History or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Library Science, Archival Studies, or History
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, museums, research organizationsArchives, museums, government agencies, libraries
Industry UsageResearch, education, publishingPreservation, cataloging, managing historical records

The Historian and Archivist roles both involve working with historical materials, but while The Historian focuses on research, analysis, and interpretation of history, the Archivist specializes in preserving, organizing, and maintaining historical records and documents. Both roles often require similar educational backgrounds and are employed in related environments, but their primary responsibilities differ in focus and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various The Historian job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Internship, 59% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,335 per year, or $41.5 per hour.
Architectural Historian

Architectural Historian

LSA Associates INC

Irvine, CA

$93K - $116K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 hours ago

Job description

LSA is seeking an Architectural Historian to work on a salary or hourly, project-hire basis in its Southern California Cultural Group.

Requirements

  • An M.A. or M.S. in architectural history, historic preservation, history, or a related discipline
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience working as a professional architectural historian, preferably in California
  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • An ability to coordinate and communicate with management, co-workers, and clients in a professional, logical, and efficient manner
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to independently resolve issues and work creatively to increase efficiency
  • Strong initiative

In addition, the qualified candidate must be able to complete the following tasks without supervision:

  • Conduct fieldwork and archival research
  • Prepare historic context statements and eligibility criteria
  • Complete evaluations using national, State, and local significance criteria
  • Prepare cultural and/or historic resources assessments
  • Prepare impact assessments/findings of effect using appropriate standards and criteria
  • Complete Caltrans reports (option but not required)
  • Work on projects through all phases from initiation to completion
  • Work on multiple projects at one time
  • Prepare proposals, including scopes, schedules, and budgets
  • Develop a client base

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $93,000 to $116,000 per year. The compensation offer will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

About the Organization

LSA is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective.

LSA's employee-owners are its most valuable resource. LSA fosters professional development and personal growth in an environment that offers opportunities for training and enrichment. LSA takes great pride in its work and looks for talented, dedicated professionals to join its team. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic people. If you enjoy working with clients and colleagues to plan and manage projects, we would like to hear from you.

LSA offers competitive pay, and for all eligible employees medical, dental, vision, long term disability, group life/AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with 401k safe harbor match.

For more details about our employee benefits package please visit our Careers Page on our company website.

EOE Statement

LSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

LSA provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. All employment decisions at LSA are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment decisions will not be influenced by an individual’s actual or perceived—or association with others of an actual or perceived—age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, State, or local laws.