What does an Archivist earn?

On average, archivists earn around $65,700 per year in the U.S. They are responsible for organising, archiving and preserving documents, photographs, historical artefacts and electronic records. Archivists can choose to specialise in a particular area such as corporate archiving or digital preservation.

How to earn more as an Archivist

"To become an archivist, you will need to pursue a degree in information studies, library studies, or history. You may also go through a degree apprenticeship. To earn more, you could specialise your skills in a certain area, such as records management, become a manager within an archival business, or go freelance. Setting up your own independent practice is also an option for experienced archivists."