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Comic Book Historian

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March 29, 2024 3 minute read

Comic book historians study the history of comic books, including their creation, evolution, and impact on popular culture. They may work in a variety of settings, such as universities, libraries, museums, and publishing houses.

Education and Training

Most comic book historians have a bachelor's degree in history, English, or a related field. Some may also have a master's degree or Ph.D. in comics studies or a related field. In addition to formal education, comic book historians often have a strong interest in comics and a deep knowledge of the industry.

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Salaries for Comic Book Historian

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$36,600

$48,000

$62,400

$48,000

San Francisco

$89,000

$106,000

$127,000

$106,000

Seattle

$64,000

$82,000

$106,000

$82,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$36,600

$48,000

$62,400

$48,000

San Francisco

$89,000

$106,000

$127,000

$106,000

Seattle

$64,000

$82,000

$106,000

$82,000

Austin

$70,000

$90,000

$112,000

$90,000

Toronto

$59,000

$80,000

$118,000

$80,000

London

£30,000

£45,000

£70,000

£45,000

Paris

€31,000

€44,000

€62,000

€44,000

Berlin

€45,000

€55,000

€65,000

€55,000

Tel Aviv

₪8,000

₪12,000

₪18,000

₪12,000

Singapore

S$44,000

S$66,000

S$100,000

S$66,000

Beijing

¥40,000

¥55,000

¥62,000

¥55,000

Shanghai

¥113,000

¥148,000

¥199,000

¥148,000

Shenzhen

¥12,000

¥17,000

¥21,000

¥17,000

Bengalaru

₹440,000

₹660,000

₹1,040,000

₹660,000

Delhi

₹150,000

₹240,000

₹370,000

₹240,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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