How much does an archivist make in Boston?
$78,220a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $37.61 an hour or $6,518 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.61
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,330Median: $78,220Highest 10%: $123,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,330 | $25.64 | |
| 25th | $64,680 | $31.10 | |
| Median | $78,220 | $37.61 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.29 | |
| 90th | $123,600 | $59.42 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $174,900 |
| Law Teacher | $170,300 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $135,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $128,600 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $128,100 |
| Atmospheric | $124,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $123,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $121,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $37.61 ($78,220 a year).
Do archivists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $78,220 against $64,550 nationally, 21% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $78,180, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for archivist pay?
6 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,600 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.