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Archivist Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median archivist salary in Santa Fe, NM is $64,504 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$64,504
vs State Avg
+$9,969
vs National
+$5,864
Cost of Living
110%

Archivist Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level archivist earns around $41,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $96,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$41,800
+$3,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$66,000
+$6,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$96,800
+$8,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $39,600
25th Percentile $50,600
Median (50th) $64,504
75th Percentile $83,600
90th Percentile $103,400

Archivist Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$55,708
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$53,949
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$51,603
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$48,085
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Archivist in Santa Fe

Education

Most archivist positions require a master's degree. Santa Fe and the surrounding New Mexico 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 Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.