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."
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Curator/Archivist in New York
Title
Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.) – Director of Special Collections and University Archives
Position Type
Full-time, permanent
Benefits
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Assistant Archivist in Boston
The Assistant Archivist is a full-time position that supports preservation, cataloging, registration, and research in collections of The Mary Baker Eddy Library (MBEL).
MBEL is a trusted and authoritative resource on Eddy and the history of the Christian Science movement, providin ...Read more
Archivist in
Overview
The complete career guide to be an Archivist: salary, job growth, employers, best schools, and education you may need to get started.
Why We Love It
$53,880
7.2%
Job Growth Rate
Growing Demand
Job Outlook
Archivists preserve original ...Read more
Digital Archivist in New York
Overview
Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director, Archives and Heritage
Position Type - Full-time, permanent
Benefits - Yes
Salary Range - $96,000 - $105,000
Van Cleef & Arpels is lo ...Read more
Archivist (Collections) in Burbank
Your New Role
The Warner Bros. Discovery Global Media Archives is dedicated to collecting, curating, and exhibiting digital and physical assets created by our productions and other business units. The Archivist is responsible for the inventory and cataloging of our collections, ...Read more
Processing Archivist in Los Angeles
Processing Archivist
Job #JPF11168 – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Location: Los Angeles, CA. Salary range: $74,752 – $105,696 (Assistant Librarian – Associate Librarian ranks).
Position Overview
UCLA Library seeks ...Read more
Archivist in Hudson
Summary Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains Bexar County Spanish Colonial, Mexican and Republic of Texas archives, translations and historical documents.
- Translates, transcribes and indexes historic records for use and reference by outside agencies, historical organizati ...Read more
Archivist in Wisconsin
Archivist 17242-1
Client: Nike | Employment Type: Freelance | Location: Beaverton, OR (PHK)
Contract Dates: August 3, 2026 – May 30, 2027 | Schedule: Part-time, 16 hours per week (two 8-hour on-campus shifts)
A ...Read more
Archivist in Austin
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Archivist
Full Time Management Georgia
10 days ago Requisition ID: 1210
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Processing Archivist in Brunswick
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Title
Title Processing Archivist
Posting Number
Posting Number S01584JP
Department
Department Library
Job Summary
Under the direction of ...Read more