The salary statistics and trend of archivists in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare archivists salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $66,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $76,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for archivists in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) archivists is $76,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent archivists is $29,710.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of archivists in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,630 | -0.36% | 9.03% |
| 2016 | $46,800 | -8.70% | - |
| 2015 | $50,870 | 2.22% | - |
| 2014 | $49,740 | 6.21% | - |
| 2013 | $46,650 | 9.07% | - |
| 2012 | $42,420 | - | - |
The average salaries of archivists in three industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of archivists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
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