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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and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.



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$72.8k

Annual median Salary

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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

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