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WESTCARE INC

Historian (50899)

Sheridan, IL · On-site

$16.92 - $18.97/hr

Please click the following link to view the available benefits for this position: Position Summary: Person in this position will be responsible for providing clerical and information management ...

WESTCARE INC

Historian (50899)

Sheridan, IL · On-site

$16.92 - $18.97/hr

Please click the following link to view the available benefits for this position: Position Summary: Person in this position will be responsible forproviding clerical and information management duties ...

Colonial Williamsburg

Historian A

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$51K - $76K/yr

The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological ...

The Historian Hotel

Chief Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$62K - $70K/yr

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance, upkeep, and functionality of the hotel physical structure, mechanical systems, equipment, and guestrooms. Chief Engineers must be highly ...

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As of Aug 16, 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.

Is a The Historian a high paying job?

Historian positions typically offer moderate salaries that vary based on experience, education, and employment sector. Academic historians often earn less than those working in government, museums, or private consulting, where specialized research skills and advanced degrees can lead to higher pay.

What is the job of the historian?

A historian researches, analyzes, and interprets past events, often using primary and secondary sources such as documents, artifacts, and records. They may work in academia, museums, archives, or research institutions, and often require strong research, writing, and critical thinking skills. Historians may also publish their findings or present them to the public or academic audiences.

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 August 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.

HISTORIAN

US Department of the Air Force

Joint Base San Antonio (randolph), TX • On-site

$49K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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This is a formal Air Force position, established under the PALACE ACQUIRE program. It is centrally managed and funded by the Civilian Career Management Directorate and administered by the History and Museums Civilian Career Program. Interns receive formal, informal, and/or on-the-job training in the discipline and assignments.Qualifications:Any individual who completed all requirements for a bachelor, master, professional, or doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years or will complete these requirements by 1 Aug 2024 meets the basic requirement to apply for the Recent Graduate Program;
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Any veteran released or discharged from active duty within the previous two years, but due to a military service obligation, was precluded from applying for a recent graduate position during any portion of the two-year eligibility period following completion of applicable degree, and not more than six years have transpired since completing the requirements for the degree
Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Pathways Guidelines . You can also visit: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/index-Standards.asp for additional qualification standards.
RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)
  1. Knowledge of history, historical methodology, and related social sciences.
  2. Knowledge of scholarly devices and methods used to document sources for historical information to include reference guides, indexes, catalogs, and other information services.
  3. Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work.
  4. Ability to grasp and understand Air Force History, organizations, terminology, procedures, equipment, and operations.
  5. Ability to gather facts and use effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:Bachelor's degree in History or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history from a qualifying educational institution is required.
This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 2-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United States Air Force.
You must have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in one of the following:
a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision;
b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc., you cannot qualify based on GPA;
c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation).
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Employment Type: OTHER

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