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

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

How does experience change An Archivist's salary?

An Archivist's salary grows with experience: starting around $73,918 for beginners, reaching about $76,780 at mid-level, and approach $80,395 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Archivist?

Archivist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Archivist roles are District of Columbia $83,945, California $83,627, Massachusetts $82,512. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Archivist roles make?

Salaries for Archivist level roles vary by specialization: Processing Archivist: $167,820; Senior Archivist: $94,889; Project Archivist: $77,470; Digital Archivist: $75,478; College Archivist: $74,890.

Archivist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Archivist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Archivist in Delaware is $76,780 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,431
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,911 to $84,973
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,656

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Archivist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,973	$7,081	$1,634	$41
Average	$76,780	$6,398	$1,477	$37
25th Percentile	$69,911	$5,826	$1,344	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Archivist Salaries

An 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 Archivist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an 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): $73,918
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,123
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,780
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,154
Expert (over 8 years): $80,395

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Archivist	$73,918
Intermediate Level Archivist	$74,123
Senior Level Archivist	$76,780
Specialist Level Archivist	$80,154
Expert Level Archivist	$80,395

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

District of Columbia: $83,945.
California: $83,627.
Massachusetts: $82,512.

District of Columbia $83,945 California $83,627 Massachusetts $82,512 Washington $82,209 New Jersey $82,179 Alaska $82,072 Connecticut $81,026 New York $80,602

Hawaii $79,244 Rhode Island $78,608 Maryland $78,175 Minnesota $77,584 Colorado $77,357 Illinois $77,281 Oregon $76,993 Delaware $76,780

New Hampshire $76,647 Virginia $76,348 Pennsylvania $75,476 Nevada $75,037 North Dakota $74,893 Michigan $74,665 Wisconsin $74,582 Vermont $74,415

Texas $73,952 Maine $73,922 Arizona $73,877 Ohio $73,823 Georgia $73,126 Indiana $72,777 Wyoming $72,709 Utah $72,603

Iowa $72,557 Kansas $72,193 Louisiana $72,087 North Carolina $72,049 Missouri $72,034 Florida $71,739 Montana $71,579 Nebraska $71,428

Kentucky $71,344 South Carolina $71,041 Tennessee $70,851 Idaho $70,776 New Mexico $70,222 Oklahoma $70,101 Alabama $69,654 South Dakota $68,903

Arkansas $68,494 West Virginia $68,274 Mississippi $67,614

Top Paying Cities for 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: $76,435
Little Creek: $76,994
Magnolia: $76,883

Lincoln, DE $76,435 Little Creek, DE $76,994 Magnolia, DE $76,883 Milford, DE $76,629 Marydel, DE $76,755 Millsboro, DE $76,114 Millville, DE $76,231 Milton, DE $76,363

Nassau, DE $76,419 Ocean View, DE $76,219 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,365 Seaford, DE $76,408 Selbyville, DE $76,092 Smyrna, DE $77,047 Viola, DE $76,692 Woodside, DE $76,899

Bear, DE $76,721 Newark, DE $76,692 Claymont, DE $76,849 Delaware City, DE $76,769 Hockessin, DE $76,686 Kirkwood, DE $76,755 Middletown, DE $76,784 Montchanin, DE $76,703

New Castle, DE $76,714 Odessa, DE $76,822 Port Penn, DE $76,874 Rockland, DE $76,711 Saint Georges, DE $76,760 Townsend, DE $76,878 Winterthur, DE $76,720 Lewes, DE $76,393

Wilmington, DE $76,689 Dover, DE $76,994 Dover Afb, DE $76,589 Bethany Beach, DE $76,138 Bethel, DE $76,217 Bridgeville, DE $76,397 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,777 Cheswold, DE $76,969

Clayton, DE $76,971 Dagsboro, DE $76,085 Delmar, DE $75,963 Ellendale, DE $76,194 Felton, DE $76,623 Fenwick Island, DE $76,102 Frankford, DE $75,969 Frederica, DE $76,698

Georgetown, DE $76,056 Greenwood, DE $76,409 Harbeson, DE $76,137 Harrington, DE $76,526 Hartly, DE $76,764 Houston, DE $76,416 Kenton, DE $76,975 Laurel, DE $76,011

Yorklyn, DE $76,708

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

Understanding how an 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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$69,911

Average $76,780/year

$84,973

$5,826

Average $6,398/month

$7,081

$1,344

Average $1,477/week

$1,634

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,973	$7,081	$1,634	$41
Average	$76,780	$6,398	$1,477	$37
25th Percentile	$69,911	$5,826	$1,344	$34

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