Archivists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $75,070 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.09
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $86,820
Employed locally 40
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $56,840
    50th (median)
    $75,070
    75th
    $86,820
    90th
    $86,820

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,880
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $61,900

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,840
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,590
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $63,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Rochester, NY is $36.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.40 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Rochester, NY is 21.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,840.