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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Janet Kennelly

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Janet Kennelly is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

David Fort

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Fort is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Edward Harris

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edward Harris holds the role of Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Scott Jobson

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Scott Jobson serves as a Archives Technician based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Katherene Kim

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherene Kim works as a Archives Technician for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Katherene earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Valerie Terray

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Valerie Terray works as a Archives Technician for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Valerie earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Amber Thiele

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amber Thiele works as a Archives Technician for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Amber earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Nathan Miller

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Miller holds the role of Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Tony Williams

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tony Williams works as a Archives Technician for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Tony earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jon Fletcher

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$140,289

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $140,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,289
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Riverside
Work county: Riverside
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063070065
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Jon Fletcher serves as a Archives Technician based in Riverside, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,289. They are classified at grade 13.

Samantha Wade

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$137,966

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $137,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,966
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Broomfield
Work county: Broomfield
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,966
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080253014
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Samantha Wade serves as a Archives Technician based in Broomfield, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,966. They are classified at grade 13.

Karen Mellott

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$137,652

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $137,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,652
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Valmeyer
Work county: Monroe
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,652
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 178790133
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Karen Mellott serves as a Archives Technician based in Valmeyer, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,652. They are classified at grade 14.

Sara Goodhand

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sara Goodhand is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Sonya Greve

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sonya Greve holds the role of Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 13.

Andrea Noel

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
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, Andrea Noel serves as a Archives Technician based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Amy Shilane

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Amy Shilane serves as a Archives Technician based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Andreea Vlaicu

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andreea Vlaicu is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

David Miller

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$136,554

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $136,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,554
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,554
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Miller works as a Archives Technician for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. David earned $136,554 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Robin Riat

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$136,541

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $136,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,541
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,541
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robin Riat is a Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Kansas City, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $136,541. They are classified at grade 13.

Jonathan Morse

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$136,292

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $136,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,292
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Waltham
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,292
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251340017
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Morse holds the role of Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Waltham, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,292. Their pay grade is 13.

Jason Glover

Archives Technician/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$136,280

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $136,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,280
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Perris
Work county: Riverside
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,280
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062730065
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1421
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Glover holds the role of Archives Technician at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Perris, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,280. Their pay grade is 13.