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 figure — above 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

Securities and Exchange Commission

$272,100 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$143,614 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$119,152 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$117,473 · 2

Department of State

$115,731 · 1

Department of Treasury

$113,047 · 1

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

$112,425 · 9

Smithsonian Institution

$104,832 · 40

Department of Transportation

$103,020 · 2

Department of Commerce

$99,200 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$94,583 · 4

Department of Interior

$82,764 · 33

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

$85,794 · 7

$81,897 · 19

$57,741 · 40

$55,109 · 14

$53,367 · 37

$52,137 · 5

$49,320 · 22

$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

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Christopher Gushman

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$149,835

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $149,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,835
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,835
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Gushman holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,835. Their pay grade is 13.

Thomas Eisinger

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Thomas Eisinger serves as a Archivist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Thomas Haughton

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Haughton holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,422. Their pay grade is 13.

Laurel Macondray

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Laurel Macondray serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Mary Schmidt

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Schmidt works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Mary earned $149,422 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Megan Dwyre

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Megan Dwyre works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Megan earned $148,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Ryan Rutkowski

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Rutkowski works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Ryan earned $148,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Amanda Weimer

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Amanda Weimer serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Kylene Woods

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kylene Woods is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Theresa Fitzgerald

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$147,194

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $147,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,194
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work county: Saint Louis
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,194
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Theresa Fitzgerald holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $147,194. Their pay grade is 15.

Robert Richards

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$146,352

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $146,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,352
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Morrow
Work county: Clayton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,352
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 133780063
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Richards works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Morrow, Georgia. Robert earned $146,352 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Douglas Bicknese

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$146,226

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $146,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,226
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,226
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Douglas Bicknese serves as a Archivist based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,226. They are classified at grade 13.

Takeko Arai

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Takeko Arai works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Takeko earned $145,489 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jodi Foor

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Jodi Foor serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Jason Schultz

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$144,297

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $144,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,297
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Yorba Linda
Work county: Orange
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,297
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 064267059
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Schultz is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Yorba Linda, California. 2024 total compensation came to $144,297. They are classified at grade 13.

Ira Pemstein

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$144,297

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $144,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,297
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Simi Valley
Work county: Ventura
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,297
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063641111
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ira Pemstein is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Simi Valley, California. 2024 total compensation came to $144,297. They are classified at grade 13.

Brittany Pugh

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brittany Pugh holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,042. Their pay grade is 14.