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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Timothy Holtz

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$86,701

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $86,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,701
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,701
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Holtz is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Dallas, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $86,701. They are classified at grade 11.

Monica Campbell

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Monica Campbell holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,522. Their pay grade is 11.

James Porter

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Porter works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. James earned $85,522 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Elaina Snyder

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$84,366

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $84,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,366
Pay grade: 09
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,366
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Elaina Snyder serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,366. They are classified at grade 09.

Gretchen Shoemaker

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$84,204

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $84,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,204
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work county: Saint Louis
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,204
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gretchen Shoemaker works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. Gretchen earned $84,204 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Sundei Mobley

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sundei Mobley is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Emily Zurlo

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Zurlo works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Emily earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Alexis Bucher

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexis Bucher is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Matthew Green

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Green is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Amanda Greiser

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amanda Greiser works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Amanda earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Robert Kett

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Kett is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

John Marden

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Marden holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Robert Nowatzki

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Robert Nowatzki serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Amanda Pritchard

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amanda Pritchard works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Amanda earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Erin Scrimger

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin Scrimger is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Jennifer Wachtel

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Wachtel holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Nicole Porter

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$81,058

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $81,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,058
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lenexa
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,058
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203080091
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Nicole Porter serves as a Archivist based in Lenexa, Kansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,058. They are classified at grade 11.

Stephen Spence

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$81,058

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $81,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,058
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Clay
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,058
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Spence holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,058. Their pay grade is 11.