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 | $23.49 | $31.03 | $38.76 |
| Yearly | $48,850 | $64,543 | $80,611 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $29.15 | $33.18 | $45.16 |
| Yearly | $60,614 | $69,015 | $93,929 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $23.49 | $32.88 | $34.06 |
| Yearly | $48,850 | $68,393 | $70,849 | |
| United States | Hourly | $22.33 | $28.80 | $38.07 |
| Yearly | $46,450 | $59,910 | $79,190 | |