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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Sammy Mcclure

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sammy Mcclure holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Elizabeth Fidler

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Elizabeth Fidler serves as a Archivist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Kathleen Mcclure

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathleen Mcclure is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Timothy Enas

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Enas is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $185,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Trevor Plante

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Trevor Plante holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $185,824. Their pay grade is 15.

Daniel Rooney

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Rooney holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $185,824. Their pay grade is 15.

Timothy Nenninger

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 53
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Nenninger works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Timothy earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

David Langbart

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Langbart holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Don Mcilwain

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Don Mcilwain is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Madeline Proctor

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Madeline Proctor serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Vernon Smith

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Vernon Smith works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Vernon earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Sarah Farinholt

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Farinholt is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.