Archivists | Career

General Information

Description

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Education & Training

Job Outlook

Overall employment of archivists, curators, and museum workers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 4,700 openings for archivists, curators, and museum workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

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$60,050

State-by-state Salary

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$78,460

$23,960

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Master's degree 80%
Bachelor's degree 12%
Post baccalaureate 3%
Post-master's certificate 3%
High school 0%
Some college 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Associate's degree 0%
Less than high school 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
First professional degree 0%
Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

Administrative
Customer and Personal Service
History and Archeology
English Language
Computers and Electronics

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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