Archives Assistant Salary in the United States

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

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Archives Assistant in the United States is $69,287 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,136
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,507 to $76,536
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,423
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Archives Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,536 $6,378 $1,472 $37
Average $69,287 $5,774 $1,332 $33
25th Percentile $61,507 $5,126 $1,183 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Archives Assistant Salaries

An Archives Assistant'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 Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Archives Assistant'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): $68,754
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,259
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,697
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,905
  • Expert (over 8 years): $117,330
Levels Salary
Archives ... Level Archives Assistant$68,754
Senior Li... Level Archives Assistant$86,259
Library S... Level Archives Assistant$88,697
Library S... Level Archives Assistant$102,905
Chief Lib... Level Archives Assistant$117,330
$68,754 0 yr
$86,259 < 2 yrs
$88,697 2-4 yrs
$102,905 5-8 yrs
$117,330 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Archives Assistants

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: $87,392
  • San Francisco: $86,435
  • Oakland: $84,614

What Skills Can Increase an Archives Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.31% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Information Sciences (Mentioned in 4.27% Job Postings): Information science is an academic field which is primarily concerned with analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of information.
  • Collection Management (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): It involves the development, storage, and preservation of cultural property, as well as objects of contemporary culture (including contemporary art, literature, technology, and documents) in museums, libraries, archives and private collections
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.31%
Information Sciences 4.27%
Collection Management 1.35%
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 Assistant's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
$74,137
7%
Leadership
$72,059
4%
Project Management
$72,059
4%
Presentation
$71,366
3%
Problem Solving
$71,366
3%
Analysis
$71,366
3%
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How Education impacts an Archives Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Archives Assistants 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 Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $68,285 and $73,903).

Archives Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Archives Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 3.6%
Associates 2.4%
Bachelors 15.6%
Masters 74.5%
Doctorate 2.8%
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Archives Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Archives Assistant'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 June 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Archives Assistant

Salaries for an Archives Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,041 in 2023 to around $61,264 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Archives Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Archives Assistant Over Time

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2024 $61,723
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