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

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

How does experience change A Museum Archivist's salary?

A Museum Archivist's salary grows with experience: a Banking Operations Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $39,630, a Museum Archivist (1-3 years)earns $43,826, a Banking Operations Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $48,793, a Banking Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $63,023, a Banking Operations Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $72,094,

What are the highest paying states for a Museum Archivist?

Museum Archivist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Museum Archivist roles are District of Columbia $47,119, California $46,941, Massachusetts $46,315. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Museum Archivist roles make?

Salaries for Museum Archivist level roles vary by specialization: Processing Archivist: $167,818; Senior Archivist: $94,887; Project Archivist: $77,465; Archivist: $75,813; Digital Archivist: $75,474.

Museum Archivist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Museum Archivist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Museum Archivist in Delaware is $43,098 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,274
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,604 to $47,901
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,423

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Museum Archivist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,901	$3,992	$921	$23
Average	$43,098	$3,591	$829	$21
25th Percentile	$39,604	$3,300	$762	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Museum Archivist Salaries

A Museum 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 Museum Archivist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Museum 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): $39,630
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,826
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,793
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,023
Expert (over 8 years): $72,094

Levels	Salary
Banking O... Level Museum Archivist	$39,630
Museum Ar... Level Museum Archivist	$43,826
Banking O... Level Museum Archivist	$48,793
Banking O... Level Museum Archivist	$63,023
Banking O... Level Museum Archivist	$72,094

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How Do Museum 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 Museum Archivists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,119.
California: $46,941.
Massachusetts: $46,315.

District of Columbia $47,119 California $46,941 Massachusetts $46,315 Washington $46,145 New Jersey $46,128 Alaska $46,068 Connecticut $45,481 New York $45,243

Hawaii $44,481 Rhode Island $44,123 Maryland $43,881 Minnesota $43,549 Colorado $43,421 Illinois $43,379 Oregon $43,217 Delaware $43,098

New Hampshire $43,023 Virginia $42,855 Pennsylvania $42,366 Nevada $42,119 North Dakota $42,038 Michigan $41,910 Wisconsin $41,864 Vermont $41,770

Texas $41,510 Maine $41,493 Arizona $41,468 Ohio $41,438 Georgia $41,046 Indiana $40,851 Wyoming $40,812 Utah $40,753

Iowa $40,727 Kansas $40,523 Louisiana $40,463 North Carolina $40,442 Missouri $40,434 Florida $40,268 Montana $40,178 Nebraska $40,093

Kentucky $40,046 South Carolina $39,876 Tennessee $39,770 Idaho $39,727 New Mexico $39,416 Oklahoma $39,348 Alabama $39,097 South Dakota $38,676

Arkansas $38,446 West Virginia $38,323 Mississippi $37,953

Top Paying Cities for Museum 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:

Lincoln: $42,904
Little Creek: $43,218
Magnolia: $43,156

Lincoln, DE $42,904 Little Creek, DE $43,218 Magnolia, DE $43,156 Milford, DE $43,013 Marydel, DE $43,083 Millsboro, DE $42,724 Millville, DE $42,790 Milton, DE $42,864

Nassau, DE $42,895 Ocean View, DE $42,782 Rehoboth Beach, DE $42,864 Seaford, DE $42,889 Selbyville, DE $42,711 Smyrna, DE $43,247 Viola, DE $43,048 Woodside, DE $43,164

Bear, DE $43,064 Newark, DE $43,048 Claymont, DE $43,136 Delaware City, DE $43,091 Hockessin, DE $43,044 Kirkwood, DE $43,083 Middletown, DE $43,100 Montchanin, DE $43,054

New Castle, DE $43,061 Odessa, DE $43,121 Port Penn, DE $43,150 Rockland, DE $43,059 Saint Georges, DE $43,086 Townsend, DE $43,153 Winterthur, DE $43,064 Lewes, DE $42,880

Wilmington, DE $43,047 Dover, DE $43,218 Dover Afb, DE $42,990 Bethany Beach, DE $42,737 Bethel, DE $42,781 Bridgeville, DE $42,882 Camden Wyoming, DE $43,096 Cheswold, DE $43,204

Clayton, DE $43,205 Dagsboro, DE $42,707 Delmar, DE $42,639 Ellendale, DE $42,768 Felton, DE $43,009 Fenwick Island, DE $42,717 Frankford, DE $42,642 Frederica, DE $43,052

Georgetown, DE $42,691 Greenwood, DE $42,889 Harbeson, DE $42,737 Harrington, DE $42,955 Hartly, DE $43,088 Houston, DE $42,893 Kenton, DE $43,207 Laurel, DE $42,666

Yorklyn, DE $43,057

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

Understanding how a Museum 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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$39,604

Average $43,098/year

$47,901

$3,300

Average $3,591/month

$3,992

$762

Average $829/week

$921

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,901	$3,992	$921	$23
Average	$43,098	$3,591	$829	$21
25th Percentile	$39,604	$3,300	$762	$19

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