The salary statistics and trend of archivists in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions 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 | $26,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,260 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $74,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for archivists in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. 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 $74,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent archivists is $26,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of archivists in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $43,100 | 1.72% | 12.39% |
| 2016 | $42,360 | 2.41% | - |
| 2015 | $41,340 | 6.07% | - |
| 2014 | $38,830 | -6.90% | - |
| 2013 | $41,510 | 9.03% | - |
| 2012 | $37,760 | - | - |
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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