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

Job-title file

Archivist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

367 employees hold this title in Nat Archives and Records Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $117,962, above the department median of $76,003.

Employees
367
Total payroll
$43.2M
Role median
$117,962
Agency median
$76,003
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,924$181,216+

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

How total compensation varies among the 367 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

Archivist 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 $117,962 for this role, 83% above that figureabove the 90th 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 · $117,962

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.

Median total compensation for this role at Nat Archives and Records Administration is $117,962, 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)

Archivist is held in 13 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Archives and Records Administration, the median of $117,962 ranks #4 of 13.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Archivist 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

Archivist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 11 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $114,823 ranks #1 of 11. See Archivist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

California
$81,897 · 19
Texas
$57,741 · 40
South Carolina
$55,109 · 14
Utah
$53,367 · 37
Arkansas
$52,137 · 5
Missouri
$49,320 · 22
Florida
$44,588 · 10

Median total compensation for comparable Archivistroles 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

Page 1

Pamela Anderson

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$105,986
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$105,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,986
Pay grade
12
Work city
Lees Summit
Work county
Jackson
Work state
Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$105,986
Basic Pay (before locality)
$89,327
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
294490095
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Pamela Anderson serves as a Archivist based in Lees Summit, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,986. They are classified at grade 12.

Laurie Austin

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$105,986
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$105,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,986
Pay grade
12
Work city
Independence
Work county
Jackson
Work state
Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$105,986
Basic Pay (before locality)
$89,327
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
293940095
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Laurie Austin holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Independence, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,986. Their pay grade is 12.

Amy Edwards

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$105,812
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$105,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,812
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$105,812
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Amy Edwards serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.

Aaron Arthur

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$105,812
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$105,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,812
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$105,812
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Aaron Arthur works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Aaron earned $105,812 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Enriquez Crain

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$105,812
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$105,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,812
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$105,812
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Enriquez Crain is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.

Russell Hill

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$105,812
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$105,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,812
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$105,812
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Russell Hill holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,812. Their pay grade is 12.

Lauren White

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$105,483
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$105,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,483
Pay grade
12
Work city
Ann Arbor
Work county
Washtenaw
Work state
Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$105,483
Basic Pay (before locality)
$81,884
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
260150161
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Lauren White works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Lauren earned $105,483 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

James Huntoon

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$104,491
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$104,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,491
Pay grade
12
Work city
Perris
Work county
Riverside
Work state
California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$104,491
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
062730065
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

James Huntoon is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Perris, California. 2024 total compensation came to $104,491. They are classified at grade 12.

John Blair

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$104,352
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$104,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,352
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Station
Work county
Brazos
Work state
Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$104,352
Basic Pay (before locality)
$89,327
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
481440041
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

John Blair works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Station, Texas. John earned $104,352 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Racheal Carter-Ragan

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$104,352
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$104,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,352
Pay grade
12
Work city
Little Rock
Work county
Pulaski
Work state
Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$104,352
Basic Pay (before locality)
$89,327
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
052320119
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Racheal Carter-Ragan holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,352. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Tarabulski

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$103,894
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$103,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,894
Pay grade
12
Work city
Spanish Lake
Work county
Saint Louis
Work state
Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$103,894
Basic Pay (before locality)
$86,846
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
297426189
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Michael Tarabulski is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $103,894. They are classified at grade 12.

Corbin Lebaron

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$103,549
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$103,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,549
Pay grade
12
Work city
Hoffman Estates
Work county
Cook
Work state
Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$103,549
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
173996031
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Corbin Lebaron holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,549. Their pay grade is 12.

Sara Hawran

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Sara Hawran works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Sara earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Marcus Bacher

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Marcus Bacher serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,506. They are classified at grade 12.

Ashley Behringer

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Ashley Behringer serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,506. They are classified at grade 12.

Kaley Dietrich

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Kaley Dietrich works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Kaley earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Caitlin Hucik

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Caitlin Hucik works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Caitlin earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Matthew Isom

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Matthew Isom is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $102,506. They are classified at grade 12.

Madeline Morehouse

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Madeline Morehouse serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,506. They are classified at grade 12.

Peter Super

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Peter Super works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Peter earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Vincent Turpin

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
6
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Vincent Turpin is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $102,506. They are classified at grade 12.

Matthew Cresson

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
College Park
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240370033
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Matthew Cresson works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Matthew earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Alexandra Villaseran

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Alexandra Villaseran works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Alexandra earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Patrick Fahy

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$102,163
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$102,163
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,163
Pay grade
12
Work city
Hyde Park
Work county
Dutchess
Work state
New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,163
Basic Pay (before locality)
$74,441
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
362870027
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Patrick Fahy is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Hyde Park, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $102,163. They are classified at grade 12.

Tavis Anderson

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$100,926
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$100,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,926
Pay grade
12
Work city
Spanish Lake
Work county
Saint Louis
Work state
Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$100,926
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,365
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
297426189
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Tavis Anderson works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. Tavis earned $100,926 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Kristi Curt

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$100,926
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$100,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,926
Pay grade
12
Work city
Spanish Lake
Work county
Saint Louis
Work state
Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$100,926
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,365
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
297426189
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Kristi Curt works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. Kristi earned $100,926 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Nicholas Herold

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$100,770
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$100,770
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,770
Pay grade
12
Work county
Dallas
Work state
Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$100,770
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
480000113
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Nicholas Herold is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $100,770. They are classified at grade 12.

Richard Elsom

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp
$99,906
Sub-department
Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay
$99,906
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,906
Pay grade
12
Work city
Broomfield
Work county
Broomfield
Work state
Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$99,906
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
080253014
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1420
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Richard Elsom is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Broomfield, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $99,906. They are classified at grade 12.