How much does an archivist make in Illinois?
$59,340a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Illinois. That is $28.53 an hour or $4,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.53
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,500Median: $59,340Highest 10%: $96,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,500 | $22.84 | |
| 25th | $54,950 | $26.42 | |
| Median | $59,340 | $28.53 | |
| 75th | $76,790 | $36.92 | |
| 90th | $96,360 | $46.33 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $63,630 |
| Chicago, IL | $57,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 14. Pennsylvania | $60,690 |
| 15. Missouri | $60,020 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $59,400 |
| 17. Illinois | $59,340 |
| 18. Colorado | $59,210 |
| 19. Louisiana | $59,070 |
| 20. Georgia | $59,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.53 ($59,340 a year).
Do archivists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $59,340 against $64,550 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Illinois rank for archivist pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 38 states.
Which city in Illinois pays archivists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $63,630 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.