Archivists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for archivists is $31.03 an hour ($64,550 a year). About 7,970 people work in this job there.
Pay range for archivists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.22 | $39,970 |
| 25% of workers | $24.37 | $50,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.03 | $64,550 |
| 75% of workers | $39.92 | $83,020 |
| 90% of workers | $53.15 | $110,550 |
Best-paying states for archivists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $93,040 | 200 |
| Connecticut | $79,790 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $78,180 | 270 |
| Rhode Island | $76,990 | 40 |
| Washington | $76,490 | 640 |
| Maryland | $76,440 | 660 |
| New York | $73,860 | 960 |
| California | $70,530 | 1,160 |
| New Jersey | $67,900 | 70 |
| Minnesota | $65,740 | 90 |
Pay by state
- California · $70,530
- Maryland · $76,440
- New York · $73,860
- Washington · $76,490
Education, experience and outlook for archivists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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