How much does an archivist make in Atlanta?
$63,110a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.34 an hour or $5,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.34
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $63,110Highest 10%: $111,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 75th | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| 90th | $111,600 | $53.63 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,200 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $130,900 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $110,500 |
| Business Teacher | $108,300 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $107,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $102,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.34 ($63,110 a year).
Do archivists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $63,110 against $64,550 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $59,010, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for archivist pay?
22 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,600 or more.
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.