Salary is one factor that leads to overall satisfaction in a career.
After graduation, library and archives assisting graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $105,285, while the bottom 20% make closer to $8,608. The median grad salary is $30,106.
Library and Archives Assisting graduate salaries over time
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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