What are the main factors that influence an Archivist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Archivist's salary?

An Archivist's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,411 for beginners, reaching about $77,357 at mid-level, and approach $81,000 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Archivist?

Archivist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Archivist roles are District of Columbia $84,167, California $83,847, Massachusetts $82,730. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Archivist roles make?

Salaries for Archivist level roles vary by specialization: Processing Archivist: $167,934; Senior Archivist: $93,496; Digital Archivist: $76,018; Project Archivist: $76,018; University Archivist: $76,018.

Archivist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Archivist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Archivist in Delaware is $77,158 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Archivist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,211
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,240 to $85,561
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,942

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Archivist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,561	$7,130	$1,645	$41
Average	$77,158	$6,430	$1,484	$37
25th Percentile	$70,240	$5,853	$1,351	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Archivist Salaries

An Archivist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Archivist	$74,411
Intermediate Level Archivist	$74,623
Senior Level Archivist	$77,357
Specialist Level Archivist	$80,757
Expert Level Archivist	$81,000

How Do Archivist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Archivists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,167.
California: $83,847.
Massachusetts: $82,730.

District of Columbia $84,167 California $83,847 Massachusetts $82,730 Washington $82,426 New Jersey $82,395 Alaska $82,289 Connecticut $81,240 New York $80,814

Hawaii $79,453 Rhode Island $78,815 Maryland $78,382 Minnesota $77,789 Colorado $77,561 Illinois $77,485 Oregon $77,196 Delaware $76,983

New Hampshire $76,849 Virginia $76,550 Pennsylvania $75,675 Nevada $75,235 North Dakota $75,090 Michigan $74,862 Wisconsin $74,778 Vermont $74,611

Texas $74,147 Maine $74,117 Arizona $74,071 Ohio $74,018 Georgia $73,319 Indiana $72,969 Wyoming $72,901 Utah $72,794

Iowa $72,749 Kansas $72,384 Louisiana $72,277 North Carolina $72,239 Missouri $72,224 Florida $71,928 Montana $71,768 Nebraska $71,616

Kentucky $71,532 South Carolina $71,228 Tennessee $71,038 Idaho $70,962 New Mexico $70,407 Oklahoma $70,286 Alabama $69,837 South Dakota $69,085

Arkansas $68,674 West Virginia $68,454 Mississippi $67,792

Top Paying Cities for Archivists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $79,674
Little Creek: $78,937
Magnolia: $79,263

Lincoln, DE $79,674 Little Creek, DE $78,937 Magnolia, DE $79,263 Milford, DE $79,674 Marydel, DE $78,640 Millsboro, DE $79,674 Millville, DE $80,206 Milton, DE $79,674

Nassau, DE $79,674 Ocean View, DE $80,206 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,206 Seaford, DE $78,838 Selbyville, DE $80,206 Smyrna, DE $78,549 Viola, DE $79,263 Woodside, DE $79,035

Bear, DE $77,971 Newark, DE $78,002 Claymont, DE $78,062 Delaware City, DE $78,002 Hockessin, DE $78,062 Kirkwood, DE $78,002 Middletown, DE $78,389 Montchanin, DE $78,062

New Castle, DE $78,062 Odessa, DE $78,496 Port Penn, DE $77,789 Rockland, DE $78,062 Saint Georges, DE $78,002 Townsend, DE $78,382 Winterthur, DE $78,062 Lewes, DE $79,674

Wilmington, DE $78,062 Dover, DE $78,899 Dover Afb, DE $79,081 Bethany Beach, DE $80,206 Bethel, DE $78,838 Bridgeville, DE $79,674 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,982 Cheswold, DE $78,716

Clayton, DE $78,518 Dagsboro, DE $80,206 Delmar, DE $78,838 Ellendale, DE $79,674 Felton, DE $79,674 Fenwick Island, DE $80,206 Frankford, DE $80,206 Frederica, DE $79,674

Georgetown, DE $79,674 Greenwood, DE $79,674 Harbeson, DE $79,674 Harrington, DE $79,674 Hartly, DE $78,480 Houston, DE $79,674 Kenton, DE $78,518 Laurel, DE $78,838

Yorklyn, DE $78,062

Archivist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Archivist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$70,240

Average $77,158/year

$85,561

$5,853

Average $6,430/month

$7,130

$1,351

Average $1,484/week

$1,645

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,561	$7,130	$1,645	$41
Average	$77,158	$6,430	$1,484	$37
25th Percentile	$70,240	$5,853	$1,351	$34

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