How much does an archivist make in Madison?
$63,040a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.31 an hour or $5,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.31
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,950Median: $63,040Highest 10%: $84,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| 25th | $57,180 | $27.49 | |
| Median | $63,040 | $30.31 | |
| 75th | $78,790 | $37.88 | |
| 90th | $84,300 | $40.53 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,700 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.31 ($63,040 a year).
Do archivists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $63,040 against $64,550 nationally, 2% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,400, so Madison pays 6% more.
Where does Madison rank for archivist pay?
23 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,300 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.