Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 8,100 people employed as archivists in the United States. The median annual salary is $56,800. Entry level employees earn approximately $33,180 per year and senior employees earn approximately $98,990 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.