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Archivist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Archivist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$68,588
Average $68,588
Low $47,961
High $98,084

The average salary for a archivist is $68,588 per year in the United States. 182 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Archivist job openings in United States

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Assistant Archivist
Dorit simone
Manhattan, NY
$20 - $24 an hour
Part-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Archivist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Take-Two Interactive Software,...
 
$153,140per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$145,782per year
City of Portland, Oregon
 
$138,757per year
City of Portland
 
$138,757per year
Palm Health Resources
 
$137,500per year
City of Seattle
 
$132,423per year

Highest paying cities for Archivists near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $96,665 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $88,369 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $77,258 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $73,562 per year
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $73,325 per year

Where can an Archivist earn more?

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