Creative & Education Middletown, DE Pop. 22,350

Archivist Salary in Middletown, Delaware

The median archivist salary in Middletown, DE is $57,467 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 3% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$57,467
vs State Avg
$-1,759
vs National
$-1,173
Cost of Living
98%

Archivist Salary in Middletown by Experience

In Middletown, an entry-level archivist earns around $37,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $86,240 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$37,240
$-760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$58,800
$-1,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$86,240
$-1,760 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Middletown, DE

Percentile Middletown
10th Percentile $35,280
25th Percentile $45,080
Median (50th) $57,467
75th Percentile $74,480
90th Percentile $92,120

Archivist Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$61,572
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$59,813
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$58,054
Pop. 21,000
Dover, DE
$56,294
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Archivist in Middletown

Education

Most archivist positions require a master's degree. Middletown and the surrounding Delaware 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 Middletown may vary based on local industry and population growth.