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Archivists in Colorado

Want to work as an Archivists in Colorado? Here’s what you need to know. Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

$59,950 Median Annual Wage (Colorado)

$53,759 National Median Annual Wage

60 Colorado Employment

Extensive Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Archivists Make in Colorado?

For a archivists working in Colorado, wages run about $59,950 per year (or about $28.82/hour).Pay can range from $46,770 at the 10th percentile to $103,330 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$46,770	$22.49
25th percentile	$50,450	$24.26
Median (50th)	$59,950	$28.82
75th percentile	$80,310	$38.61
90th percentile	$103,330	$49.68

Salary ranges for Archivists in Colorado

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Colorado relative to the national average — is 0.48, suggesting fewer archivists per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, archivists earn a median of $53,759 per year ($25.85/hour), exceeding the Colorado median.

Archivists earnings in Colorado vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 1,174,248 archivists nationwide. In Colorado alone, about 60 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 100 archivists.

Archivists in Colorado vs. the average state

Forecasted number of jobs for Archivists

Top Colorado Metros for Archivists

The largest metro-area employers of archivists in Colorado.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	40	$61,310

Top States for Archivists Employment

The table below shows the states where the most archivists work.

State	Number Employed
New York	900
California	860
Washington	630
Maryland	540
Pennsylvania	330
Massachusetts	320
Texas	280
District of Columbia	190
Wisconsin	180
Michigan	160
Illinois	150
Ohio	150
Connecticut	150
Missouri	150
Tennessee	140
Florida	130
Georgia	130
North Carolina	120
Virginia	120
Utah	100

Highest-Paying States for Archivists

The highest-paying states for archivists.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$92,100
New Mexico	$83,770
Maryland	$75,330
New York	$74,880
Rhode Island	$74,140
Virginia	$72,220
Massachusetts	$71,790
Washington	$70,400
Illinois	$69,590
New Jersey	$67,080

Skills

Key archivists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Reading Comprehension 4.1 / 5

Writing 3.9 / 5

Active Listening 3.9 / 5

Speaking 3.5 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.4 / 5

Active Learning 3.4 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

History and Archeology 4.3 / 5

English Language 4.0 / 5

Customer and Personal Service 3.9 / 5

Computers and Electronics 3.8 / 5

Administration and Management 3.7 / 5

Administrative 3.5 / 5

Abilities

Key abilities for archivists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Comprehension 4.0 / 5

Category Flexibility 4.0 / 5

Written Expression 3.9 / 5

Information Ordering 3.9 / 5

Oral Expression 3.9 / 5

Near Vision 3.9 / 5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, archivists typically:

Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.

Work Activities

Documenting/Recording Information
Working with Computers
Getting Information
Processing Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud software In-demand technologies: Archivists' Toolkit

Related occupations to archivists include:

Also Known As

Accessioning Archivist, Archives Specialist, Archives Technician (Archives Tech), Archivist, Digital Archivist, Digital Asset Archivist, Digitization Assistant, Document Management Technician (Document Management Tech), Document Scanner, Film Archivist, Image Archivist, Museum Archivist, Processing Archivist, Project Archivist, Records Associate.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 25-4011.00

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