How much does an archivist make in Alabama?
$57,860a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Alabama. That is $27.82 an hour or $4,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.82
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,670Median: $57,860Highest 10%: $93,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $48,910 | $23.51 | |
| Median | $57,860 | $27.82 | |
| 75th | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| 90th | $93,640 | $45.02 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Montgomery, AL | $63,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 22. Ohio | $58,790 |
| 23. Arkansas | $58,560 |
| 24. Idaho | $58,370 |
| 25. Alabama | $57,860 |
| 26. Utah | $56,660 |
| 27. Maine | $56,260 |
| 28. North Carolina | $55,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $27.82 ($57,860 a year).
Do archivists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $57,860 against $64,550 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Alabama rank for archivist pay?
Alabama ranks 25 of 38 states.
Which city in Alabama pays archivists the most?
Montgomery, AL, with a median of $63,130 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.