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Archivist Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

The median archivist salary in Indianapolis, IN is $54,535 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 3.3% above the Indiana state average.

City Median
$54,535
vs State Avg
+$1,759
vs National
$-4,105
Cost of Living
93%

Archivist Salary in Indianapolis by Experience

In Indianapolis, an entry-level archivist earns around $35,340, while experienced professionals earn up to $81,840 per year. The local cost of living index is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$35,340
$-2,660 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$55,800
$-4,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$81,840
$-6,160 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Indianapolis, IN

Percentile Indianapolis
10th Percentile $33,480
25th Percentile $42,780
Median (50th) $54,535
75th Percentile $70,680
90th Percentile $87,420

Archivist Salary in Other Indiana Cities

Carmel, IN
$61,572
Pop. 99,757
Fort Wayne, IN
$49,844
Pop. 263,886
Evansville, IN
$49,258
Pop. 117,429
South Bend, IN
$48,671
Pop. 103,453

How to Become a Archivist in Indianapolis

Education

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