Archivists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $62,570 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $49,750
90th percentile $80,900
Employed locally 110
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,750
    25th
    $56,060
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $77,230
    90th
    $80,900

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 72% Median Archivists salary is 28% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,410
    Wisconsin $60,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,020
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,620

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Madison, WI is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.53 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Madison, WI is 1.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $49,750 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,060.