How much does an archivist make in New York?
$73,860a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in New York. That is $35.51 an hour or $6,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.51
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,080Median: $73,860Highest 10%: $115,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| 25th | $60,510 | $29.09 | |
| Median | $73,860 | $35.51 | |
| 75th | $94,890 | $45.62 | |
| 90th | $115,600 | $55.57 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $77,450 |
| Rochester, NY | $66,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 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 |
| 10. Minnesota | $65,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $35.51 ($73,860 a year).
Do archivists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $73,860 against $64,550 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New York rank for archivist pay?
New York ranks 7 of 38 states.
Which city in New York pays archivists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $77,450 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.