Historians
Code: 19-3093.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Collections Specialist
County Historian
Historian
Historic Architectural Resources Curator
Historic Interpreter
Historic Preservation Coordinator
Historic Sites Registrar
Historical Interpreter
Research Historian
Researcher
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as from books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
- Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
- Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others, to ensure their historical accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Historians
Salaries for a Historians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Historians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Historians include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Historians professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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