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 | $27.16 | $29.33 | $37.95 |
| Yearly | $56,488 | $61,001 | $78,940 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $28.51 | $30.40 | $39.67 |
| Yearly | $59,293 | $63,222 | $82,515 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $28.51 | $28.51 | $37.83 |
| Yearly | $59,293 | $59,298 | $78,682 | |
| United States | Hourly | $24.37 | $31.03 | $39.92 |
| Yearly | $50,680 | $64,550 | $83,020 | |