The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Colleges and universities
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Museums and historical sites
Outlook
Growth is expected for archivists as the need to access and organize more public records and information increases. Demand will be high for those who specialize in electronic records and records management. However, this is a small career and there are many people with advanced degrees who are qualified for jobs.
Employment for archivists can be sensitive to the state of the economy. Museums and other groups may cut back on work for archivists when their budgets decrease. Most openings will occur as people retire from this career.
Archivists (CIS 100488)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
217 Very small |
& |
7.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
114 Very small |
& |
10.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
6 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Du Page County |
15 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-22.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
9,400 Very small |
& |
8.5% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
1,200 Very few |