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Archivist Salary in Aurora, Colorado

The median archivist salary in Aurora, CO is $61,572 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$61,572
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$2,932
Cost of Living
105%

Archivist Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level archivist earns around $39,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $92,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$39,900
+$1,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$63,000
+$3,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$92,400
+$4,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, CO

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $37,800
25th Percentile $48,300
Median (50th) $61,572
75th Percentile $79,800
90th Percentile $98,700

Archivist Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Boulder, CO
$75,059
Pop. 105,673
Denver, CO
$65,677
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$62,158
Pop. 169,810
Colorado Springs, CO
$58,640
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a Archivist in Aurora

Education

Most archivist positions require a master's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Colorado area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Archival ScienceCatalogingDigital PreservationResearchDatabase ManagementMetadata

Job Outlook

Nationally, archivist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.