Archivists Salary in the United States

Archivists Salary

How much does an Archivists make in the United States? The average Archivists salary in the United States is $53,531 as of September 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $52,295 and $64,614. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Archivists Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Archivists Salary	$51,169	US	September 25, 2023
25th Percentile Archivists Salary	$52,295	US	September 25, 2023
50th Percentile Archivists Salary	$53,531	US	September 25, 2023
75th Percentile Archivists Salary	$64,614	US	September 25, 2023
90th Percentile Archivists Salary	$74,705	US	September 25, 2023

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Job Description for Archivists

Archivists appraises, arranges and coordinates the storage and retrieval of important files and documents. Provides supervision and direction to staff. Being an Archivists may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least 2-4 years of related experience. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Archivists Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Archivists in the United States. The base salary for Archivists ranges from $52,295 to $64,614 with the average base salary of $53,531. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,295 to $64,614 with the average total cash compensation of $53,531.

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