Archivists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $62,840 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $46,050
90th percentile $110,260
Employed locally 90
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,050
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $62,840
    75th
    $79,210
    90th
    $110,260

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 73% Median Archivists salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Archivists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $104,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,550
    District of Columbia $92,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,380
    New Mexico $83,770
    Maryland $75,330

    Nearby metros — Archivists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $58,000
    Michigan $53,590

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,390
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Atlanta, GA is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.63 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.1% above the national median of $61,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Archivists in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $46,050 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.