About
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and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$64.5k
Annual median Salary
Education
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
24%
Master's degree
20%
Bachelor's degree
18%
Some college, no degree
Careers
Typical Job Titles
Historian
Historic Sites Registrar
Research Associate
Researcher