Historians in New Mexico
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analyze, and interpret the past using sources like government records, newspapers, photographs, interviews, and unpublished manuscripts.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 New Mexico the median pay is $66,790 a year, 13% below the national median of $76,750.
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Who is hiring in New Mexico
Openings in New Mexico and remote
- HISTORIAN · Air Force Special Operations Command · Cannon AFB, New Mexico · $89508–$116362
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
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Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in New Mexico
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O*NET-SOC 19-3093.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.