How much does an archivist make in Massachusetts?
$78,180a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Massachusetts. That is $37.59 an hour or $6,515 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.59
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,240Median: $78,180Highest 10%: $117,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,240 | $25.12 | |
| 25th | $64,290 | $30.91 | |
| Median | $78,180 | $37.59 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.25 | |
| 90th | $117,100 | $56.29 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $78,220 |
| Providence, RI | $76,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $93,040 |
| 2. Connecticut | $79,790 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $78,180 |
| 4. Rhode Island | $76,990 |
| 5. Washington | $76,490 |
| 6. Maryland | $76,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $37.59 ($78,180 a year).
Do archivists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $78,180 against $64,550 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for archivist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 3 of 38 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays archivists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $78,220 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.