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Archivists
Education, Training, and Library · SOC 25-4011
13.5% AI Exposure — Medium
$64,550
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
1,000
Proj. Annual Openings
7,970
Employment (OEWS 2025)
87/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure13.5%
AI Resiliency87/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure12.4%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Writing
3.Active Listening
4.Critical Thinking
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
Common titles: Accessioning Archivist, Archivist, Digital Archivist, Film Archivist, Museum Archivist, Records Manager
Representative Tasks
- •Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
- •Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
- •Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
- •Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.
- •Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Develop policies or procedures for archives, museums or libraries.
- •Organize informational materials.
- •Help patrons use library or archival resources.
- •Collect archival data.
- •Write informational material.
Tools & Technologies
Adobe Acrobat · hotAdobe Creative Cloud software · hotAdobe Illustrator · hotAdobe Photoshop · hotMicrosoft Access · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotArchivists' ToolkitCorel Paint Shop ProEsri ArcGISFileMaker Pro
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
19.4%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 52% Bright |
| Median Salary | $64,550 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 87/100 | N/A |