Salary comparison

Archivists vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Archivistss earn a median salary of $61,570/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $770. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Archivists

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Median salary

$61,570

$62,340

Hourly rate

$29.6/hr

$null/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$39,330

$46,440

Senior level (90th %)

$104,780

$102,010

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

7,050

1,393,310

Job growth (10-year)

N/A