Wages vary by employer. Archivists who work for the federal government or for large, well-funded museums have the highest wages.
Archivists who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Archivists (SOC 25-4011)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $24.63 | $30.37 | $36.52 |
| Yearly | $51,232 | $63,178 | $75,965 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $28.68 | $30.55 | $38.81 |
| Yearly | $59,655 | $63,546 | $80,724 | |
| United States | Hourly | $21.82 | $28.19 | $37.69 |
| Yearly | $45,390 | $58,640 | $78,400 | |