Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace archivists?AI replacement risk 62% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$64,550
25th–75th pct. $50,680–$83,020
Top pay (est.)
$143,700
Top 10% $110,550
Pay in 5 years
$73,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$83,500est.
$71,800–$97,000
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
62%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.4%
1,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Archivists? AI replacement risk

62%
High
Ranked #666 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Archivists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.1
Writing
4.1
Active Listening
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.9
Speaking
3.9
Active Learning
3.4
Judgment and Decision Making
3.2
Service Orientation
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administrative
5.6
History and Archeology
5.3
Computers and Electronics
5.1
English Language
5.1
Education and Training
5.0
Customer and Personal Service
4.7
Administration and Management
4.5
Personnel and Human Resources
3.9

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeDocumenting/Recording InformationCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting InformationProcessing InformationHandling and Moving Objects

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionWritten ExpressionNear VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionCategory Flexibility

Education of workers

Master's degree
84%
Bachelor's degree
6%
Post-master's certificate
6%
Post-bachelor's certificate
3%

Training before entry

6–12 months
32%
None / short demo
19%
Up to 1 month
16%
1–3 months
13%
1–2 years
10%
3–6 months
6%
4–10 years
3%

Related work experience

1–2 years
35%
6–12 months
35%
2–4 years
13%
4–6 years
6%
6–8 years
6%
Over 10 years
3%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.