Creative & Education Nebraska (NE) Rank #36 of 50

Archivist Salary in Nebraska

The median archivist salary in Nebraska is $52,776 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $58,640.

Median Salary

$52,776

vs National

$-5,864

State Rank

#36 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Archivist Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level archivist earns around $34,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $79,200 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$34,200

$-3,800 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$54,000

$-6,000 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$79,200

$-8,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$32,400	$36,000	$-3,600
25th Percentile	$41,400	$46,000	$-4,600
Median (50th)	$52,776	$58,640	$-5,864
75th Percentile	$68,400	$76,000	$-7,600
90th Percentile	$84,600	$94,000	$-9,400

Archivist Salary by City in Nebraska

The largest employment areas for archivists in Nebraska include Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and Grand Island. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Omaha, NE

$54,535

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$52,776

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$53,949

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$49,258

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$50,430

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Archivist in Nebraska

Education

Most archivist positions require a master's degree. Nebraska has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Archival ScienceCatalogingDigital PreservationResearchDatabase ManagementMetadata

Job Outlook in Nebraska

Nationally, archivist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Nebraska's demand may vary based on local industry trends.