Archiving Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Archiving Assistant make in the United States? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Archiving Assistant in the United States is $56,189 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Archiving Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,040
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,804 to $61,869
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,902

Key Factors That Influence Archiving Assistant Salaries

An Archiving Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Archiving Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Archiving Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $55,005
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,953
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,752
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,769
  • Expert (over 8 years): $134,460
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Archiving Assistant less than 1 year $55,005
Landscape Architect II 1-2 years $64,953
Landscape Architect III 2-4 years $76,752
Landscape Architect IV 5-8 years $94,769
Landscape Architect Manager over 8 years $134,460

Top Paying Cities for Archiving Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $70,871
  • San Francisco: $70,095
  • Oakland: $68,618

Archiving Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Archiving Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Construction, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Archiving Assistant positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Archiving Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Archiving Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction $67,427 $32.0 20%

How Education impacts an Archiving Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Archiving Assistant professionals enter the field with a Bachelor's degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Archiving Assistant with a Bachelor's is between $54,672 and $58,232.

Archiving Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Archiving Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 0.6%
High School 4.2%
Associate's Degree 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree 56.1%
Master's Degree or MBA 35%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 1.1%

Archiving Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Archiving Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$50,804
Average $56,189/year
$61,869
$4,234
Average $4,682/month
$5,156
$977
Average $1,081/week
$1,190
$24
Average $27/hour
$30
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $61,869 $5,156 $1,190 $30
Average $56,189 $4,682 $1,081 $27
25th Percentile $50,804 $4,234 $977 $24

Most common benefits for Archiving Assistant

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Archiving Assistant

Here are companies hiring for Archiving Assistant and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Archiving Assistant Job

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  • Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    27 Days Ago

  • Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    27 Days Ago

  • USPS | Columbus, OH

    USPS | Columbus, OH

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking Mail Carriers and City Carrier Assistants (CCA) to deliver mail and packages to residential and business... more

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FAQ about Archiving Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Archiving Assistant?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Archiving Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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