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 | $29.24 | $34.37 | $39.10 |
| Yearly | $60,819 | $71,481 | $81,342 | |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | Hourly | $28.04 | $30.77 | $37.26 |
| Yearly | $58,320 | $64,000 | $77,490 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $29.24 | $34.50 | $40.05 |
| Yearly | $60,819 | $71,772 | $83,304 | |
| United States | Hourly | $24.37 | $31.03 | $39.92 |
| Yearly | $50,680 | $64,550 | $83,020 | |