Career Outlook for Archivists

Also known as:  Archivist, Digital Archivist, Film Archivist, Historical Records Administrator, Image Archivist, Museum Archivist, Processing Archivist, Reference Archivist, State Archivist
The overall job outlook for Archivist careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 3.08 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 0.51 percent per year. Demand for Archivists is expected to go up, with an expected 1,670 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 4.15 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Archivists in the following states
New York 560
California 430
Texas 290
Pennsylvania 280
Illinois 260
Massachusetts 240
Maryland 240
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Archivists
Puerto Rico 30
Alaska 30
Rhode Island 30
Iowa 30
Kansas 30
Delaware 40
New Mexico 40