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Archivist Salary in Newark, Delaware

The median archivist salary in Newark, DE is $59,813 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 1.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$59,813
vs State Avg
+$587
vs National
+$1,173
Cost of Living
102%

Archivist Salary in Newark by Experience

In Newark, an entry-level archivist earns around $38,760, while experienced professionals earn up to $89,760 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$38,760
+$760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$61,200
+$1,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$89,760
+$1,760 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Newark, DE

Percentile Newark
10th Percentile $36,720
25th Percentile $46,920
Median (50th) $59,813
75th Percentile $77,520
90th Percentile $95,880

Archivist Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$61,572
Pop. 70,898
Bear, DE
$58,054
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$57,467
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$56,294
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Archivist in Newark

Education

Most archivist positions require a master's degree. Newark 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 Newark may vary based on local industry and population growth.