Occupation · 2026 assessment

State Archive Specialist

The State Archive Specialist role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

62%2026
65%2028
69%2030
74%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Receiving and classifying applications and documents86%
Preparing standard responses and certificates86%
Checking compliance with formal requirements83%
Analyzing indicators and resource allocation76%
Working with citizens and conflicting interests47%
Public-authority decisions and accountability41%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Receiving and classifying applications and documentsAI 86% · human 40%
  2. 2Preparing standard responses and certificatesAI 86% · human 34%
  3. 3Checking compliance with formal requirementsAI 83% · human 30%
  4. 4Analyzing indicators and resource allocationAI 76% · human 33%
  5. 5Working with citizens and conflicting interestsAI 47% · human 49%
  6. 6Public-authority decisions and accountabilityAI 41% · human 48%

Why technology can change this work

  • applications, registers and interagency documents are becoming digital
  • standard requests and checks follow formal rules
  • a large share of textual, analytical or information tasks is accessible to current AI models
  • a significant share of operations repeats along a stable workflow
  • the main inputs and outputs already exist in a digital environment
  • AI helps detect issues and draft decisions

What protects the occupation

  • public authority and personal accountability
  • balancing citizen and organizational interests
  • political, social and legal consequences

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$6 550per month
2035$8 850scenario estimate
2026: $6 55020262027: $6 75020272028: $7 00020282029: $7 25020292030: $7 50020302031: $7 75020312032: $8 00020322033: $8 30020332034: $8 55020342035: $8 8502035
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Skills you already have

  • regulatory process understanding
  • citizen-case work
  • decision preparation
  • interagency coordination

Skills to build

  • public data governance
  • algorithmic decision auditing
  • digital identity
  • public-sector cyber resilience
CurrentState Archive Specialist · 62%
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Keepregulatory process understanding · citizen-case work · decision preparation
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Addpublic data governance · algorithmic decision auditing · digital identity

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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