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)