Archivist Salary Information
The estimated total pay for a Historical Archivist is $55,943 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $37,429 per year. The estimated additional pay is $18,514 per year. Archivists have the highest salaries in the District of Columbia.
Educational Requirements for Archivists
The majority of archivist positions require an undergraduate degree at a minimum, even for entry-level jobs. You will likely need a master’s degree in history, art history, library science, or records management.
Archivist Responsibilities
An archivist is a professional who is responsible for managing records, artifacts, and documents. They work to preserve these items so that they can be used as reliable sources of information in the future.
Career Outlook for Archivists
The growing use of electronic records may create jobs for archivists. Overall employment of archivists is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032. About 5,000 openings for archivists are projected each year. Demand for archivists is expected to increase as organizations have more records that need organizing and accessing.