How much does an Archivist make? The average Archivist salary is $81,966 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,210 and $98,395. 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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St. Mary's University - San Antonio , TX
The University Archivist directs and administers activities involved in the acquisition, description, preservation, and dissemination of records pertaining to the mission of Special Collections or ...
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Alfred University - Alfred , NY
The Digital Archivist will be responsible for implementing a robust and sustainable digital preservation and digital archiving program that covers born-digital and digitized holdings; will facilitate ...
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit - Bloomfield Hills , MI
Simons Jewish Community Archives seeks to hire an archivist to assist in its mission to collect, preserve, and make available the historic records of Jewish Detroit. This position will assist the ...
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Barrington Stage Company - Pittsfield , MA
Salary: 47,000/year Barrington Stage Company (BSC) is seeking an Archivist to join our Artistic team and to oversee our June M. Guertin Archives, founded in 2019. BSC is a not-for-profit professional ...
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Heritage Werks, Inc. - Atlanta , GA
Imagine working on archival collections for major corporations and sports teams, fashion and luxury brands as well as non-profits- all under one roof and as part of a cross-functional team of people ...
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MORI Associates - Hampton , VA
MORI is seeking a Multimedia Archivist to provide records management services for Langley Research Center in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS ...
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Archivist Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Archivist between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of February 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Archivist in each city.
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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $102,457
Washington, DC $91,244
Miami, FL $79,549
Chicago, IL $86,466
Boston, MA $92,351
New York, NY $96,310
Dallas, TX $81,433
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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Archivist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Archivist in the United States. The base salary for Archivist ranges from $69,210 to $98,395 with the average base salary of $81,966. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,210 to $98,395 with the average total cash compensation of $81,966.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,966 $69,210 - $98,395
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $81,966 $69,210 - $98,395
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What's the difference between Library Archivist and Archivist?
According to our latest salary estimation on February 26, 2024. The average salary of Archivist is $81,966, and the average salary of Library Archivist is $80,760. The average salary of Library Archivist is lower than Archivist. ( 2024-02-26 salary.com )
I am an Archivist, which location’s salary is higher, Meridian, MS or Bergenfield, NJ?
Bergenfield, NJ typically sees higher pay than Meridian, MS for Archivist. an Archivist Salary in Bergenfield, NJ is $94,425 as of February 26, 2024; an Archivist Salary in Meridian, MS is $72,655 as of February 26, 2024. ( 2024-02-26 salary.com )
Why does the salary of an Archivist vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-02-26 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Archivist?
Salary ranges for an Archivist can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-02-26 salary.com )
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Last Update: February 26, 2024