How much does an archivist make in Nashville?
$54,590a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $26.25 an hour or $4,549 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,340Median: $54,590Highest 10%: $70,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,340 | $21.80 | |
| 25th | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| Median | $54,590 | $26.25 | |
| 75th | $62,500 | $30.05 | |
| 90th | $70,300 | $33.80 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $129,400 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $105,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,260 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $93,960 |
| Physics Teacher | $87,460 |
| Sociology Teacher | $85,070 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $81,600 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $81,110 |
| Business Teacher | $80,660 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $78,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $26.25 ($54,590 a year).
Do archivists make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $54,590 against $64,550 nationally, 15% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $53,210, so Nashville pays 3% more.
Where does Nashville rank for archivist pay?
36 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,300 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.