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Academic Archivist Salary in the United States

How much does an Academic Archivist make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Archivist in the United States is $74,831 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,983
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,057 to $82,762
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,890
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Academic Archivist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $82,762 $6,897 $1,592 $40
Average $74,831 $6,236 $1,439 $36
25th Percentile $68,057 $5,671 $1,309 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Academic Archivist Salaries

An Academic 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Academic Archivist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic 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): $72,607
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,809
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,423
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,737
  • Expert (over 8 years): $78,974
Levels Salary
Entry Level Academic Archivist$72,607
Intermediate Level Academic Archivist$72,809
Senior Level Academic Archivist$75,423
Specialist Level Academic Archivist$78,737
Expert Level Academic Archivist$78,974
$72,607 0 yr
$72,809 < 2 yrs
$75,423 2-4 yrs
$78,737 5-8 yrs
$78,974 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Academic 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:

  • San Jose: $94,384
  • San Francisco: $93,456
  • Oakland: $91,384

What Skills Can Increase an Academic Archivist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 6.18% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Content Management (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): Content management (CM) is a set of processes and technologies that supports the collection, managing, and publishing of information in any form or medium. When stored and accessed via computers, this information may be more specifically referred to as digital content, or simply as content. Digital content may take the form of text (such as electronic documents), multimedia files (such as audio or video files), or any other file type that follows a content lifecycle requiring management.The process is complex enough to manage that several large and small commercial software vendors such as Interwoven and Microsoft offer content management software to control and automate significant aspects of the content lifecycle.
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Commitment 6.18%
Microsoft Office 2.06%
Content Management 1.14%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Academic Archivist's salary.
  • WordPress: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
WordPress
 $84,559
13%
Consulting
 $83,062
11%
Dedication
 $80,817
8%
Fundraising
 $80,817
8%
Project Management
 $77,824
4%
Strategic Planning
 $77,824
4%
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How Education impacts an Academic Archivist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Academic Archivists enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Academic Archivist with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $77,737 and $85,641).

Academic Archivist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Academic Archivist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 26.7%
High School 26.7%
Associates 40.0%
Bachelors 20.0%
Masters 40.0%
Doctorate 13.3%
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Academic Archivist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic 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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$68,057
Average $74,831/year
$82,762
$5,671
Average $6,236/month
$6,897
$1,309
Average $1,439/week
$1,592
$33
Average $36/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $82,762 $6,897 $1,592 $40
Average $74,831 $6,236 $1,439 $36
25th Percentile $68,057 $5,671 $1,309 $33

Academic Archivist Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Academic Archivist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Archivists role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $56,599 - a projected growth of -24% over your current level.

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FAQ about Academic Archivist

1. Where can an Academic Archivist earn the most?

An Academic Archivist's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Academic Archivist earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Academic Archivist is $94,384.

2. What is the highest pay for Academic Archivist?

The highest pay for Academic Archivist is $89,983.

3. What is the lowest pay for Academic Archivist?

The lowest pay for Academic Archivist is $61,890.

4. What are the responsibilities of Academic Archivist?

Establishes policies and procedures for university special collections, archives, digitization, preservation, and conservation. Collaborates with other college offices in identifying potential donors and materials that support the university's collections. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

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