How much does an archivist make in Detroit?
$66,830a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $32.13 an hour or $5,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.13
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,070Median: $66,830Highest 10%: $84,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $50,110 | $24.09 | |
| Median | $66,830 | $32.13 | |
| 75th | $79,880 | $38.40 | |
| 90th | $84,930 | $40.83 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $141,200 |
| Business Teacher | $127,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $112,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $109,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $109,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $107,000 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $106,500 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,100 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $32.13 ($66,830 a year).
Do archivists make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $66,830 against $64,550 nationally, 4% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $63,890, so Detroit pays 5% more.
Where does Detroit rank for archivist pay?
15 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,930 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.