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Careers · Archivists · Alabama

Archivists in Alabama

Archivists preserve and organize permanent records and historically significant documents for institutions like libraries, museums, and government agencies. They appraise materials for historical value, create systems for safekeeping, and help researchers access collections In Alabama the median pay is $57,860 a year, 10% below the national median of $64,550.

$57,860median pay in Alabama, per year
$48,910–$73,920middle half earn
100employed in Alabama
$64,550U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in Alabama and remote

  • SUPERVISORY ARCHIVIST · Air Force Historical Research Agency · Maxwell AFB, Alabama · $106437–$138370

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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingService Orientation

Knowledge areas

History and ArcheologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementAdministrative

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O*NET-SOC 25-4011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alabama, annual.