How much does an archivist make in Maryland?
$76,440a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Maryland. That is $36.75 an hour or $6,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.75
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,080Median: $76,440Highest 10%: $131,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,080 | $25.04 | |
| 25th | $58,910 | $28.32 | |
| Median | $76,440 | $36.75 | |
| 75th | $118,300 | $56.87 | |
| 90th | $131,800 | $63.37 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $84,590 |
| Baltimore, MD | $76,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $60,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 3. Massachusetts | $78,180 |
| 4. Rhode Island | $76,990 |
| 5. Washington | $76,490 |
| 6. Maryland | $76,440 |
| 7. New York | $73,860 |
| 8. California | $70,530 |
| 9. New Jersey | $67,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $36.75 ($76,440 a year).
Do archivists make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $76,440 against $64,550 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Maryland rank for archivist pay?
Maryland ranks 6 of 38 states.
Which city in Maryland pays archivists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $84,590 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.