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History and Archeology

Knowledge

Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

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Category

Knowledge

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

3.7 / 5

Careers Using History and Archeology

Ranked by how important History and Archeology is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $81,500/yr

5.0

Historians

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $74,050/yr

4.6

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $95,770/yr

4.6

Curators

Educational Instruction and Library · $61,770/yr

4.5

Archivists

Educational Instruction and Library · $61,570/yr

4.4

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $64,910/yr

4.2

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $82,540/yr

3.9

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $78,270/yr

3.8

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $84,290/yr

3.6

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $94,680/yr

3.6

Tour Guides and Escorts

Personal Care and Service

3.6

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $78,050/yr

3.5

Set and Exhibit Designers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $66,280/yr

3.4

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $80,190/yr

3.4

Sociologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $101,690/yr

3.4

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $86,730/yr

3.4

Political Scientists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $139,380/yr

3.4

Park Naturalists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $67,950/yr

3.3

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $77,010/yr

3.3

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $77,800/yr

3.3

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Educational Instruction and Library · $62,970/yr

3.2

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Educational Instruction and Library · $47,460/yr

3.2

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Educational Instruction and Library · $64,580/yr

3.0

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Educational Instruction and Library · $61,430/yr

3.0

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $101,480/yr

3.0

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