Archivists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,570
↑ 31.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Archivists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Archivists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.7% since 2011 ($46,750 → $61,570)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $61,570
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,570 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $59,910 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $58,640 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | $60,050 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | $56,760 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | $53,950 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $52,240 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | $51,760 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $50,500 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | $50,250 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $49,120 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | $49,110 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | $47,340 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | $46,750 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.