Archivists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $53,030 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $46,280
90th percentile $75,240
Employed locally 50
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,280
    25th
    $47,830
    50th (median)
    $53,030
    75th
    $57,340
    90th
    $75,240

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 55% Median Archivists salary is 45% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,250
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,140
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $58,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $57,260

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,880
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,160
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Raleigh, NC is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.07 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Raleigh, NC is 13.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $46,280 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,830.