Archivists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $59,620 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $39,200
90th percentile $77,750
Employed locally 40
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,200
    25th
    $39,200
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $65,290
    90th
    $77,750

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 78% Median Archivists salary is 22% 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
    Madison, WI $62,570
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,410
    Wisconsin $60,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,020

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Milwaukee, WI is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $39,200 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,200.