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Archivist Salary

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Updated: 16 May 2013

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Rated 5 out of 5 based on 33 Archivist votes.

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Archivist 2013 Total Pay (?

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$28,866 - $66,845

(Median)

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41K

53K

67K

MEDIAN: $41,320

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$23K	$46K	$69K
Salary	$33,047 - $66,343
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,883
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$28,866 - $66,845
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 16 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 137

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Archivist Job Listings

Historical Archivist (Access) - Dayton

Feb 18

Quantech Services - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

aspects of historical research. Specific Requirements/Qualifications/Skills Archivist Minimum Experience/Education Requirements: Senior: Ten years of archival... - Indeed

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Archivist/CAD Designer

May 07

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - New York, NY

for the Archivist/CAD Designer will have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering or related field with 2-3 years experience as a digital Archivist in... - Indeed

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Archivist

May 07

Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle, WA

providers. The Archivist will have the opportunity to participate on a multi-department team to implement a digital asset management system. The Archivist is a... - Indeed

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Archivist Tasks

Create and display exhibits virtually and in situ, ensuring educational merit and safety of artifacts.
Audit and conduct quality assurance of collections, including preservation and storage best practices.
Develop tools and workflows to collect, add metadata, and present artifacts, collections, and associated information.
Develop content for public-facing websites.

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Companies and Industries for Archivist Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


College or University	$30,896 - $65,197
Education	$30,332 - $66,726
Museum	$27,825 - $58,299
Library Services	$29,311 - $63,468
Local Government	$31,667 - $73,555

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Key Statistics for Archivist Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 63%			Male 37%
Salary:	$35,294 - $55,929			$40,125 - $62,627

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

45%

5-9 years

24%

10-19 years

18%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Library & Information Science	$33,861 - $59,910
Master of Arts (MA), History	$30,521 - $63,871
Bachelor's Degree	$40,724 - $65,837
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History	$30,250 - $54,495

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 79%		Dental: 70%
	Vision: 55%		None: 19%

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