Historian Demographics and Statistics In The US
Historian Statistics By Gender
59.3% of historians are women and 40.7% of historians are men.
- Female, 59.3%
- Male, 40.7%
Historians By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.3% |
| Male | 40.7% |
Gender Pay Gap For Historian
Women Earn 99¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Historian Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the historian position over time.
Historian Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.86% | 68.14% |
| 2011 | 33.95% | 66.05% |
| 2012 | 30.64% | 69.36% |
| 2013 | 30.08% | 69.92% |
| 2014 | 32.26% | 67.74% |
| 2015 | 40.19% | 59.81% |
| 2016 | 36.43% | 63.57% |
| 2017 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
| 2018 | 34.19% | 65.81% |
| 2019 | 36.10% | 63.90% |
| 2020 | 41.25% | 58.75% |
| 2021 | 40.71% | 59.29% |
Historian Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Historian | 41% | 59% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
Historian Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among historians is White, which makes up 64.0% of all historians. Comparatively, there are 13.9% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.8% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Historian Race
| Historian Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Historian Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among historians.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Historian Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.46% | 11.24% | 6.46% | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 71.35% | 8.37% | 6.48% | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 69.11% | 7.54% | 6.89% | 11.23% |
| 2013 | 67.73% | 9.09% | 6.65% | 12.01% |
| 2014 | 63.20% | 10.41% | 8.04% | 12.18% |
| 2015 | 71.15% | 8.54% | 8.17% | 9.14% |
| 2016 | 69.13% | 8.54% | 7.37% | 10.75% |
| 2017 | 64.81% | 7.00% | 7.26% | 15.40% |
| 2018 | 71.32% | 7.73% | 7.11% | 10.67% |
| 2019 | 68.79% | 7.06% | 8.30% | 11.64% |
| 2020 | 62.99% | 7.86% | 9.14% | 11.97% |
| 2021 | 63.98% | 6.77% | 7.81% | 13.90% |
Historian Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,415 |
| White | $55,412 |
| Black or African American | $57,596 |
| Asian | $55,831 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,664 |
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Average Age of a Historian
We determined the average age of historians based on ethnicity and gender.
Historian Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | 37.5 |
| White | 40.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 40 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
Historian Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of historian employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of historians is 40+ years old, which represents 53% of the population.
Historian Age
| Historian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Types of Historian Degree Levels
The most common degree for historians is bachelor's degree 76% of historians earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 8% and rounding it off is associate degree with 8%.
- Bachelors, 76%
- Masters, 8%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Historians By Education
| Historian Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 76% |
| Masters | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Historian Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,267 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,200 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,473 |
Historian Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where historians work. We found most historians work for a education company. In addition, the industry that employs the most historians is the education industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire historians.
Historian Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
The Types Of Companies Historian Work In
Employees with the historian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most historians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Historian Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 54% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 8% |
Top Industries Hiring Historians
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ historians. Those industries include education, non profits and professional.
Historian Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Non Profits | 28% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Historian Turnover And Employment Statistics
Historian Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of historians changed.
- Unemployment rate
Historian Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Historian Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 5.34% |
The Average Number of Years That Historian Stay in a Job
By looking over 3,822 historians resumes, we figured out that the average historian enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 43%.
Historian Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Historians with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to historians.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Economist | 7.51% | 1,039 |
| Historian | 10.82% | - |
| Child Study Team Director | 11.87% | 43,078 |
| Program Services Planner | 13.00% | 123,948 |
| Industrial Psychologist | 19.82% | 19,805 |
Historian LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Economist | 7.51% | 1,039 |
| Child Study Team Director | 11.87% | 43,078 |
| Program Services Planner | 13.00% | 123,948 |
| Industrial Psychologist | 19.82% | 19,805 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Historians
The most common foreign language among historians is Spanish at 43.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 43.1%
- French, 12.5%
- Chinese, 7.0%
- Mandarin, 5.4%
- German, 4.6%
- Other, 27.4%
Historian Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.1% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 7.0% |
| Mandarin | 5.4% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Other | 27.4% |
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Where Do Historians Earn The Most?
Historians earn the most in Alaska, where the average historian salary is $82,429. The map here shows where historians earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Which State Has The Most Historians?
By looking through more than 3,822 resumes, we found that the most popular places for historians are Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC.
Number Of Historian Jobs By State
| Rank | State | Number of Jobs | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 21 | $67,411 |
| 2 | New York | 6 | $73,474 |
| 3 | Washington | 3 | $68,137 |
| 4 | Maryland | 3 | $64,632 |
| 5 | Alaska | 2 | $82,429 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 2 | $78,307 |
| 7 | Connecticut | 2 | $75,620 |
| 8 | Oregon | 2 | $71,934 |
| 9 | Arizona | 2 | $61,435 |
| 10 | Virginia | 2 | $58,497 |
| 11 | Louisiana | 2 | $51,452 |
| 12 | Texas | 2 | $53,084 |
| 13 | Florida | 2 | $48,104 |
| 14 | Georgia | 2 | $48,193 |
| 15 | Idaho | 1 | $61,676 |
| 16 | Hawaii | 1 | $57,691 |
| 17 | Kentucky | 1 | $51,191 |
| 18 | Colorado | 1 | $52,930 |
| 19 | North Carolina | 1 | $51,135 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 0 | $78,231 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | 0 | $77,607 |
| 22 | Vermont | 0 | $75,606 |
| 23 | Maine | 0 | $75,128 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | 0 | $69,461 |
| 25 | New Jersey | 0 | $72,444 |
| 26 | Nevada | 0 | $67,187 |
| 27 | Michigan | 0 | $65,353 |
| 28 | Delaware | 0 | $67,930 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | 0 | $62,248 |
| 30 | North Dakota | 0 | $61,764 |
| 31 | Ohio | 0 | $59,805 |
| 32 | Minnesota | 0 | $61,742 |
| 33 | Utah | 0 | $59,133 |
| 34 | West Virginia | 0 | $57,561 |
| 35 | New Mexico | 0 | $58,042 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | 0 | $63,151 |
| 37 | Indiana | 0 | $54,923 |
| 38 | Illinois | 0 | $57,189 |
| 39 | Montana | 0 | $55,149 |
| 40 | Wyoming | 0 | $52,985 |
| 41 | Iowa | 0 | $52,057 |
| 42 | South Dakota | 0 | $51,669 |
| 43 | Mississippi | 0 | $49,992 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | 0 | $50,009 |
| 45 | Tennessee | 0 | $48,927 |
| 46 | Arkansas | 0 | $48,996 |
| 47 | Kansas | 0 | $48,832 |
| 48 | Nebraska | 0 | $48,869 |
| 49 | Missouri | 0 | $48,656 |
| 50 | Alabama | 0 | $48,802 |
| 51 | South Carolina | 0 | $48,526 |