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Archivists
Role Overview
Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
Recommended Majors
Archives/Archival Administration.
Historic Preservation and Conservation, General.
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis.
Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other.
Museology/Museum Studies.
Digital Humanities and Textual Studies, General.
Digital Humanities.
Textual Studies.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Public/Applied History.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $92,100 |
| New Mexico | $83,770 |
| Maryland | $75,330 |
| New York | $74,880 |
| Rhode Island | $74,140 |
| Virginia | $72,220 |
| Massachusetts | $71,790 |
| Washington | $70,400 |
| Illinois | $69,590 |
| New Jersey | $67,080 |
| Nevada | $66,940 |
| Oregon | $63,770 |
| Minnesota | $63,230 |
| California | $62,160 |
| Wisconsin | $60,570 |
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Median Annual Salary
$61,570
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.8%
Avg. annual openings
1.1k
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