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What archivists make
Median
$64,550
Bottom tenth
$39,970
Top tenth
$110,550
The national median is $64,550 a year. The bottom tenth earn $39,970 or less and the top tenth $110,550 or more, in 2025 figures. Small historical societies and short-term grant-funded projects are where a lot of people start.