Archivists
Code: 25-4011.00
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£64,550
Range: £39,970 - £110,550
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Accessioning Archivist
Archivist
Digital Archivist
Film Archivist
Museum Archivist
Records Manager
Reference Archivist
Registrar
State Archivist
University Archivist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
- Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
- Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
FileMaker Pro
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Creative Cloud software
Adobe Illustrator
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Arts and Humanities
history and archeology
English language
Business
customer service
management
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
read and understand what is written
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
group things in different ways
order or arrange things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Intellectual Curiosity
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Frequently Asked Questions About Archivists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Archivists is £64,550. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £39,970, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £110,550 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Archivists typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Archivists include: FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Archivists
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£39,970
Median Annual (Average):
£64,550
90th Percentile (Senior):
£110,550
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