Archivist Salary in Columbus, MS

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How much does an Archivist make in Columbus, MS? The average Archivist salary in Columbus, MS is $70,056 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $59,153 and $84,093. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is an Archivist?

An Archivist is an information professional who assesses, collects, organizes, preserves, maintains control over, and provides access to records and archives determined to have long-term value. The records maintained by an Archivist can consist of a variety of forms, including letters, diaries, logs, other personal documents, government documents, sound and/or picture recordings, digital files, or other physical objects....

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Works with LITS HR staff and University Archivist to develop specific training for staff based on need and participates in succession planning and management initiatives as appropriate.

December 04, 2022

Provides reference and research services of limited technical complexity to researchers where user needs are determined easily from interviews or written, telephone, or electronic media inquiries.

February 02, 2023

Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to primary job assignment as well as maintains general knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational technology.

February 14, 2023

Assists researchers in finding significant records relating to the subject under consideration, and advises them of relevant records in the Library's collections.

March 18, 2023

Develop and implement a digital asset system that serves as an institutional archive for the organization, while also managing assets that support content development and other communications efforts.

March 29, 2023

Plan, organize, and direct the work involved in operating and maintaining a special collections and archives system in a law library.

April 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Archivist in Columbus, MS

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59153

84093

70056

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70056

What is the average salary for Archivist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Archivist in Columbus, MS. The base salary for Archivist ranges from $59,153 to $84,093 with the average base salary of $70,056. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,153 to $84,093 with the average total cash compensation of $70,056.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,056	$59,153 - $84,093
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$70,056	$59,153 - $84,093

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Archivist Salary Near Columbus, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,501 - $83,166	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Tuscaloosa, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,016 - $92,427	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,469 - $87,385	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Birmingham, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,450 - $93,044	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Florence, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,801 - $85,014	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,134 - $91,173	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS

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About Columbus, Mississippi

The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state highways. US 82 leads southeast 29 mi (47 km) to Reform, Alabama and west 25 mi (40 km) to Starkville. US 45 leads south 32 mi (51 km) to Macon and north 28 mi (45 km) to Aberdeen. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.3 square miles (57.8 square kilometers), of which 21.4 square miles (55.5 square kilometers) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers) is water. Large lakes and rivers are nearby, such...

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About Columbus, Mississippi The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state high....More

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