Archivists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $61,410 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.53
10th percentile $49,080
90th percentile $73,370
Employed locally 60
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,080
    25th
    $52,720
    50th (median)
    $61,410
    75th
    $65,880
    90th
    $73,370

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 63% Median Archivists salary is 37% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42,010
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,680
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$48,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $29.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.68 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 0.3% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $49,080 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,720.