Archivists - Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $49,190 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $23.65.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $49,190 | ||
| National Hourly | $23.65 | ||
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| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
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| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
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| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
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| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 20 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 29 percent and an estmated 30 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing about average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 1 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 20 | 30 | 2.59% | 1 |
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| Albuquerque | 20 | 20 | 1.41% | 0 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
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| Central | 20 | 20 | 1.41% | 0 |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Archivists usually need Master's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 32% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 24% |
| Some College Courses | 24% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 9% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Santa Fe University of Art and Design | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.santafeuniversity.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Art History, Criticism and Conservation | |
| + University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM | ||
| Website:http://www.unm.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Art History, Criticism and Conservation | |
| Master's Degree | Art History, Criticism and Conservation | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Educational Services | * |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institution | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
- Archival Records Clerk
- Archives Director
- Archivist
- Collections Director
- Collections Manager
- Curator
- Curatorial Specialist
- Docent
- Docent Coordinator
- Film Archivist
- Historical Manuscripts Curator
- Image Archivist
- Librarian
- Manuscripts Curator
- Museum Archivist
- Museum Registrar
- Outreach Coordinator
- Photographs Curator
- Records Manager
- Registrar
- State Archivist
- University Archivist