How much does an archivist make in Iowa?
$59,010a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Iowa. That is $28.37 an hour or $4,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.37
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,630Median: $59,010Highest 10%: $79,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,630 | $13.28 | |
| 25th | $47,930 | $23.04 | |
| Median | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| 75th | $62,460 | $30.03 | |
| 90th | $79,290 | $38.12 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 18. Colorado | $59,210 |
| 19. Louisiana | $59,070 |
| 20. Georgia | $59,010 |
| 21. Iowa | $59,010 |
| 22. Ohio | $58,790 |
| 23. Arkansas | $58,560 |
| 24. Idaho | $58,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $28.37 ($59,010 a year).
Do archivists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $59,010 against $64,550 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Iowa rank for archivist pay?
Iowa ranks 21 of 38 states.
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.