How much does a historian make?

In the United States, pay can vary with experience and extra schooling, and with whether historians work for federal, state, or local government or research and consulting employers. Location and job responsibilities matter too; most work full time during regular business hours.

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

What's a typical day like?

A historian may check old letters, photos, newspapers, and records to see what is trustworthy. Then they write what the evidence shows, help make a museum exhibit, or explain the story to visitors.

In the U.S., earn a history bachelor’s degree, then usually a master’s in history or a related field; some federal or university research jobs require a Ph.D. Internships teach practical skills such as caring for artifacts and making exhibits.

Graduate degree or long training (preparation level 5 of 5)

Good for people who like figuring things out and keeping things organized.

Some historians in the U.S. government research and write about the history of space missions!