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Historians in Nebraska

Historians research, analyze, and interpret the past using sources like government records, newspapers, photographs, interviews, and unpublished manuscripts. They work in universities, museums, archives, government agencies, and cultural institutions, where they uncover and explain historical events and patterns to advance understanding of how societies developed. In Nebraska the median pay is $70,050 a year, 9% below the national median of $76,750.

$70,050median pay in Nebraska, per year
$64,440–$104,420middle half earn
30employed in Nebraska
$76,750U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Nebraska

2open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Nebraska or remote
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingLearning Strategies

Knowledge areas

History and ArcheologyEnglish LanguageSociology and AnthropologyGeographyAdministrativeEducation and Training

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O*NET-SOC 19-3093.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nebraska, annual.