Archivists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $44,570 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $79,200
Employed locally 60
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $39,830
    50th (median)
    $44,570
    75th
    $68,780
    90th
    $79,200

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 48% Median Archivists salary is 52% 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
    District of Columbia $92,100
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $59,260
    Connecticut $46,730

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,160
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,270
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $62,880
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Hartford, CT is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Hartford, CT is 27.6% below 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,830.