DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 230 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 7,050 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Archivists
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY | $55,081 | 6 | -10.5% |
| 2 | Kalavant Center for Music and Dance, Inc. | $50,253 | 6 | -18.4% |
| 3 | Cai Studio | $40,000 | 11 | -35% |
| 4 | Andrews University | $39,633 | 5 | -35.6% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $58,069 | +22.3% | 10 | 9 |
| New York, NY | $43,500 | -8.4% | 55 | 40 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $60,000 | +17.1% | 5 |
| New Jersey | $56,700 | -15.5% | 3 |
| Nebraska | $56,138 | N/A | 17 |
| District of Columbia | $52,530 | -43% | 3 |
| California | $52,000 | -16.3% | 21 |
| Florida | $49,566 | +8.2% | 1 |
| Indiana | $49,400 | -13.5% | 2 |
| Illinois | $45,314 | -34.9% | 4 |
| New York | $43,680 | -41.7% | 75 |
| Kansas | $43,000 | -9.4% | 2 |
| Michigan | $39,633 | -26% | 4 |
| Texas | $38,685 | -28.3% | 3 |
| Massachusetts | $37,326 | -48% | 6 |
| Ohio | $35,100 | -31.3% | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,160 | -47.1% | 5 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Archivists positions, 29% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 57% required a Master's degree, and 14% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cai Studio | Master's | $40,000 |
| Kalavant Center for Music and Dance, Inc. | Bachelor's | $50,253 |
| THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY | Not specified | $55,081 |
| Andrews University | Bachelor's | $39,633 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Archivists is Educational Services at $55,251. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Retail Trade at $44,048.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 230 DOL filings, the median salary for a Archivists is $47,500, ranging from $38,480 to $59,280.
The 90th percentile salary is $104,780 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $58,069.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Archivists positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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