Archivist Career

Job Description: Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.


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Archivist Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$65,700

Median Hourly Wage

$31.59*

Total Employed Nationally

7,150


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.