Archivists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $74,880 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.00
10th percentile $49,530
90th percentile $117,790
Employed locally 720
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,530
    25th
    $60,660
    50th (median)
    $74,880
    75th
    $87,680
    90th
    $117,790

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 77% Median Archivists salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,550
    Rochester, NY $75,070
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $61,900

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $95,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,870
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $59,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $47,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in New York, NY-NJ is $36.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.57 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 21.6% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $49,530 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,660.