Archives Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does an Archives Supervisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Archives Supervisor in the United States is $113,173 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,260
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,576 to $119,500
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,659
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Archives Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $119,500 $9,958 $2,298 $57
Average $113,173 $9,431 $2,176 $54
25th Percentile $105,576 $8,798 $2,030 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Archives Supervisor Salaries

An Archives Supervisor'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 Archives Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Archives Supervisor'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): $75,848
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,418
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,855
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,626
  • Expert (over 8 years): $114,124
Levels Salary
Architect... Level Archives Supervisor$75,848
Architect... Level Archives Supervisor$93,418
Archives ... Level Archives Supervisor$111,855
Architect... Level Archives Supervisor$131,626
Architect... Level Archives Supervisor$114,124
$75,848 0 yr
$93,418 < 2 yrs
$111,855 2-4 yrs
$131,626 5-8 yrs
$114,124 > 8 yrs
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How Do Archives Supervisor 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 Archives Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $125,305.
  • California: $124,830.
  • Massachusetts: $123,166.

Top Paying Cities for Archives Supervisors

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: $142,745
  • San Francisco: $141,342
  • Oakland: $138,207

What Skills Can Increase an Archives Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 6.35% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Adobe (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses. It originated from the oral form of Arabic al-tob, meaning "brick," It is the first materials used to create buildings in the 8th century B.C
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coordination 6.35%
Programming 1.9%
Adobe 1.19%
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 Archives Supervisor's salary.
  • Management Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Management Skills
$125,622
11%
Commitment
$123,359
9%
Adobe Creative Suite
$118,832
5%
Azure
$118,832
5%
Listening
$117,700
4%
Plumbing
$117,700
4%
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How Education impacts an Archives Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Archives Supervisors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Archives Supervisor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $131,629 and $139,435).

Archives Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Archives Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 0.3%
Associates 2.0%
Bachelors 45.4%
Masters 51.7%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Archives Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Archives Supervisor'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Archives Supervisor

Salaries for an Archives Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $102,271 in 2023 to around $102,275 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Archives Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Archives Supervisor Over Time

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2024
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2024 $102,789
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