Records Manager Career

*A job as a Records Manager falls under the broader career category of Archivists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Archivists : Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.


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Archivist Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$54,570

Median Hourly Wage

$26.24*

Total Employed Nationally

5,760


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.