The map below shows you the number of reference archivist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where reference archivists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to reference archivist professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the reference archivist job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the reference archivist industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to reference archivist professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the reference archivist job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the reference archivist industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, reference archivist jobs are in demand. Reference archivist demand is projected to grow 12% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	30	0.00%
2020	32	0.00%
2019	32	0.00%
2018	31	0.00%
2017	30	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$34,626	$16.65	+5.2%
2024	$32,912	$15.82	+3.3%
2023	$31,869	$15.32	+0.9%
2022	$31,576	$15.18	+2.5%
2021	$30,807	$14.81	+0.5%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	New York	19,849,399	8	0%
2	Maryland	6,052,177	5	0%
3	Massachusetts	6,859,819	5	0%
4	Nebraska	1,920,076	3	0%
5	District of Columbia	693,972	1	0%
6	Connecticut	3,588,184	1	0%
7	New Hampshire	1,342,795	1	0%
8	Ohio	11,658,609	1	0%
9	Michigan	9,962,311	1	0%
10	Alaska	739,795	0	0%
11	North Dakota	755,393	0	0%
12	Iowa	3,145,711	0	0%
13	Illinois	12,802,023	0	0%
14	Rhode Island	1,059,639	0	0%
15	South Dakota	869,666	0	0%
16	Delaware	961,939	0	0%
17	West Virginia	1,815,857	0	0%
18	Vermont	623,657	0	0%
19	Kansas	2,913,123	0	0%
20	Montana	1,050,493	0	0%

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