U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Nat Archives and Records Administration / Archives Technician

Job-title file

Archives Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

1,406 employees hold this title in Nat Archives and Records Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $53,080, below the department median of $76,003.

Employees: 1,406
Total payroll: $88.9M
Role median: $53,080
Agency median: $76,003
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$36,209$153,352+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,406 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Archives Technician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Archivists — about 7,970 people — is $64,550. Nat Archives and Records Administration pays a median base salary of $52,277 for this role, 19% below that figure — about the 28th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Nat Archives and Records Administration sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$39,970

$50,680

$64,550

$83,020

$110,550

Nat Archives and Records Administration median · $52,277

The bar is the range of annual wages for Archivists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Nat Archives and Records Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,401 of 1,406 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Nat Archives and Records Administration is $53,080, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Archives Technician is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Archives and Records Administration, the median of $53,080 ranks #6 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$86,646 · 1

Department of Commerce

$80,510 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$69,313 · 8

Department of Veterans Affairs

$63,733 · 1

Department of Interior

$57,923 · 26

Department of Agriculture

$52,221 · 2

Median total compensation for the Archives Technician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Archives Technician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $53,204 ranks #1 of 2. See Archives Technician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Missouri

$21,216 · 17

Median total compensation for comparable Archives Technicianroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Esther Hidalgo

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Esther Hidalgo is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Kathleen Brown

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathleen Brown works as a Archives Technician for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kathleen earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Cecilia Cho

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cecilia Cho is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Kristin Deanfrasio

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ashburn
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510108107
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristin Deanfrasio is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Ashburn, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Derek Kennedy

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Derek Kennedy serves as a Archives Technician based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Robert Mangum

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Mangum works as a Archives Technician for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Robert earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Lauren Van Zandt

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lauren Van Zandt holds the role of Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Katherine Mollan

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Katherine Mollan serves as a Archives Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Nicholas Saylor

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicholas Saylor works as a Archives Technician for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Suitland, Maryland. Nicholas earned $128,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Lloyd Mitchell

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$128,682

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $128,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,682
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Centerville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,682
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391450113
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lloyd Mitchell is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Centerville, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $128,682. They are classified at grade 13.

Carmela Wynn

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$127,321

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $127,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,321
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,321
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carmela Wynn is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Fort Worth, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $127,321. They are classified at grade 13.

Theresa Mellon

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$126,037

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $126,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,037
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Clay
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Theresa Mellon is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Kansas City, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $126,037. They are classified at grade 13.

Sean Murphy

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$126,037

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $126,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,037
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lees Summit
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294490095
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Murphy holds the role of Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Lees Summit, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,037. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Pollock

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hanover
Work county: York
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 423470133
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Pollock holds the role of Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Hanover, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Kesha Bartlett

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Kesha Bartlett serves as a Archives Technician based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Ashley Harris

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ashley Harris works as a Archives Technician for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Ashley earned $125,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Monique Anderson

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Monique Anderson is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Erin Bragg

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin Bragg works as a Archives Technician for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Erin earned $125,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephanie Montgomery

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Stephanie Montgomery serves as a Archives Technician based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Camrell Nartey

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Camrell Nartey holds the role of Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Victoria Triplett

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Victoria Triplett is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.