What are the main factors that influence a Library Archivist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Library Archivist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Library Archivist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Library Archivist's salary?

A Library Archivist's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,300 for beginners, reaching about $78,217 at mid-level, and approach $81,894 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Library Archivist?

Library Archivist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Library Archivist roles are District of Columbia $82,870, California $82,560, Massachusetts $81,460. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Library Archivist roles make?

Salaries for Library Archivist level roles vary by specialization: Processing Archivist: $167,821; Senior Archivist: $94,891; Project Archivist: $77,472; Archivist: $75,820; Digital Archivist: $75,481.

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Library Archivist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Library Archivist make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Library Archivist in Rhode Island is $77,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Library Archivist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,304
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,580 to $85,820
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,189

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Library Archivist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,820	$7,152	$1,650	$41
Average	$77,600	$6,467	$1,492	$37
25th Percentile	$70,580	$5,882	$1,357	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Library Archivist Salaries

A Library Archivist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Library Archivist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Library Archivist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,300
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,509
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,217
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,649
Expert (over 8 years): $81,894

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Library Archivist	$75,300
Intermediate Level Library Archivist	$75,509
Senior Level Library Archivist	$78,217
Specialist Level Library Archivist	$81,649
Expert Level Library Archivist	$81,894

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How Do Library Archivist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Library Archivists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,870.
California: $82,560.
Massachusetts: $81,460.

District of Columbia $82,870 California $82,560 Massachusetts $81,460 Washington $81,160 New Jersey $81,130 Alaska $81,020 Connecticut $79,990 New York $79,570

Hawaii $78,230 Rhode Island $77,600 Maryland $77,180 Minnesota $76,590 Colorado $76,370 Illinois $76,290 Oregon $76,010 Delaware $75,800

New Hampshire $75,670 Virginia $75,370 Pennsylvania $74,510 Nevada $74,080 North Dakota $73,940 Michigan $73,710 Wisconsin $73,630 Vermont $73,460

Texas $73,010 Maine $72,980 Arizona $72,930 Ohio $72,880 Georgia $72,190 Indiana $71,850 Wyoming $71,780 Utah $71,680

Iowa $71,630 Kansas $71,270 Louisiana $71,170 North Carolina $71,130 Missouri $71,110 Florida $70,820 Montana $70,670 Nebraska $70,520

Kentucky $70,430 South Carolina $70,130 Tennessee $69,950 Idaho $69,870 New Mexico $69,330 Oklahoma $69,210 Alabama $68,760 South Dakota $68,020

Arkansas $67,620 West Virginia $67,400 Mississippi $66,750

Top Paying Cities for Library Archivists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $78,570
Albion: $77,910
Ashaway: $78,420

Adamsville, RI $78,570 Albion, RI $77,910 Ashaway, RI $78,420 Barrington, RI $77,700 Block Island, RI $78,140 Bradford, RI $78,380 Bristol, RI $78,000 Carolina, RI $78,250

Charlestown, RI $78,280 Chepachet, RI $78,120 Clayville, RI $77,900 Coventry, RI $77,910 West Greenwich, RI $78,120 East Greenwich, RI $77,850 Exeter, RI $78,100 Fiskeville, RI $77,700

Forestdale, RI $78,300 Foster, RI $78,080 Glendale, RI $78,310 Greene, RI $78,180 Greenville, RI $77,730 Harmony, RI $77,830 Harrisville, RI $78,270 Hope, RI $77,750

Hope Valley, RI $78,360 Hopkinton, RI $78,460 Jamestown, RI $78,200 Kenyon, RI $78,240 Little Compton, RI $78,560 Manville, RI $78,010 Mapleville, RI $78,140 Newport, RI $78,280

Middletown, RI $78,310 North Kingstown, RI $77,990 North Scituate, RI $77,830 Oakland, RI $78,220 Pascoag, RI $78,330 Pawtucket, RI $77,590 Central Falls, RI $77,620 Cumberland, RI $78,060

Lincoln, RI $77,700 Portsmouth, RI $78,270 Prudence Island, RI $78,110 Rockville, RI $78,450 Saunderstown, RI $78,150 Shannock, RI $78,240 Slatersville, RI $78,300 Slocum, RI $78,150

Tiverton, RI $78,510 Wakefield, RI $78,220 Kingston, RI $78,190 Narragansett, RI $78,240 Peace Dale, RI $78,210 Warren, RI $77,900 Warwick, RI $77,690 Westerly, RI $78,440

West Kingston, RI $78,210 West Warwick, RI $77,780 Wood River Junction, RI $78,320 Woonsocket, RI $78,310 North Smithfield, RI $78,130 Wyoming, RI $78,240 Providence, RI $77,570 Cranston, RI $77,580

North Providence, RI $77,590 East Providence, RI $77,570 Riverside, RI $77,600 Rumford, RI $77,580 Smithfield, RI $77,740 Johnston, RI $77,610

Library Archivist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Library Archivist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $82,417. While startup companies pay approximate $70,197.

Library Archivist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$70,197
Growth Stage	51~500	$74,109
Established	501~5000	$79,726
Enterprise	5000+	$82,417

Library Archivist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Library Archivist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 25% above the average. Conversely, Library Archivist positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofi typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Library Archivist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Library Archivist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$97,000	$47.0	25%

Library Archivist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Library Archivist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$70,580

Average $77,600/year

$85,820

$5,882

Average $6,467/month

$7,152

$1,357

Average $1,492/week

$1,650

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,820	$7,152	$1,650	$41
Average	$77,600	$6,467	$1,492	$37
25th Percentile	$70,580	$5,882	$1,357	$34

Library Archivist Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Library Archivist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Document Storage Specialist role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $59,201 - a projected growth of -24% over your current level.

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