What does a Archivist do?

You preserve and organize historical documents and make them accessible.

How much does a Archivist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 68'000, mid ~CHF CHF 85'000 per year (approximate).

Archivist

Creative & Design

Archivists secure, catalogue and communicate historical documents, records and estates in state, municipal and corporate archives. They appraise written material, create finding aids and make holdings accessible for research and the public. Diligence and historical understanding are essential.

Entry

~CHF 68'000

CHF 5'667/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 105'000

CHF 8'750/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration72 months

Your path to Archivist

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 68'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science7/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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