Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Archivists contribute to the study of the arts and sciences by analyzing, acquiring, and preserving historical documents, artwork, organizational and personal records, and information systems that are significant enough to be preserved for future generations. Archivists keep track of artifacts such as letters, contracts, films, photographs, video and sound recordings, digital files, blueprints, and other items of potential historical significance. Approximately 7,150 archivists are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Master's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Organized
Realistic
Career Ladder
Head Archivist, Curator, Chief Librarian
Archivist
Archival Assistant
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