History Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for history graduates in education, research, law, and public service.

Avg. Median Salary

$79,765

Highest Paying

$159,670

Entry-Level

$51,440

Career Paths

8

Career Paths with a History Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Lawyers	$159,670	$78,360 – $351,600	754,500
2	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$77,640	$44,300 – $160,700	149,840
3	Writers and Authors	$76,910	$44,310 – $139,870	47,940
4	Historians	$76,750	$42,730 – $131,810	3,450
5	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$68,270	$43,660 – $103,990	133,790
6	Archivists	$64,550	$39,970 – $110,550	7,970
7	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$62,890	$44,740 – $101,500	392,880
8	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$51,440	$33,780 – $87,530	12,310

Explore Other Degrees

Computer Science Nursing Business Administration Engineering (General)Finance Psychology Education Biology Criminal Justice Communications / Media Healthcare Administration Accounting Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Information Technology Data Science / Analytics Cybersecurity Mathematics / Statistics Physics Chemistry Environmental Science Public Health Health Sciences Pre-Med / Medicine Pharmacy Dental Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech Pathology Social Work Sociology Political Science Economics International Relations Philosophy English / Literature Art / Fine Arts Music Film / Media Production Journalism Public Relations / Advertising Hospitality / Hotel Management Culinary Arts Architecture Urban Planning Supply Chain / Logistics Human Resources Real Estate Insurance Sports Management Agriculture Veterinary Science Aviation Construction Management Welding / Trade Certification Automotive Technology

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.