SOC 254011

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

National Median

$61,570

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$61,570

Entry Level (10th pct)

$39,330

Experienced (90th pct)

$104,780

Total Employed

7,050

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$39,330 - $47,890
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$47,890 - $79,850
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$79,850 - $104,780

Highest Paying Locations for Archivists

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

$104,780

+70.2% vs national

District of Columbia

$92,100

+49.6% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$89,380

+45.2% vs national

New Mexico

$83,770

+36.1% vs national

Maryland

$75,330

+22.3% vs national

Archivists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$104,780	N/A
District of Columbia	$92,100	190
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$89,380	540
New Mexico	$83,770	N/A
Maryland	$75,330	540
Rochester, NY	$75,070	40
New York	$74,880	900
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$74,880	720
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$74,380	250
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$74,360	90
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$74,250	150
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$74,140	40
Rhode Island	$74,140	40
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$73,660	310
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$72,790	30
Virginia	$72,220	120
Massachusetts	$71,790	320
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$71,310	40
Washington	$70,400	630
Illinois	$69,590	150
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$67,670	190
New Jersey	$67,080	60
Nevada	$66,940	30
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	$65,210	40
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$64,840	50
Richmond, VA	$64,800	50
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$64,310	50
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$64,000	120
Oregon	$63,770	60
Minnesota	$63,230	80
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$62,840	90
Madison, WI	$62,570	110
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$62,520	40
California	$62,160	860
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$61,900	40
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$61,690	50
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$61,410	60
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$61,310	40
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$61,270	420
St. Louis, MO-IL	$61,060	60
Kansas City, MO-KS	$60,910	40
Wisconsin	$60,570	180
New Hampshire	$60,350	40
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$60,020	150
Colorado	$59,950	60
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$59,260	50
Alabama	$58,390	80
Columbus, OH	$57,490	40
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$57,260	50
Indiana	$57,100	70

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Archivists?

The national median annual salary for Archivists is $61,570, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Archivistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Archivistss is Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $104,780.

How much can an experienced Archivists make?

Top-earning Archivistss (90th percentile) make $104,780 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.