Archivists Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $63,130 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $46,660
90th percentile $97,470
Employed locally 60
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,660
    25th
    $54,040
    50th (median)
    $63,130
    75th
    $83,780
    90th
    $97,470

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 101% Median Archivists salary is 1% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,380
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $67,670
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,310
    California $62,160
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,310

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,040
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,670
    Instructional Coordinators $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Montgomery, AL is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.86 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Montgomery, AL is 2.5% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $46,660 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,040.