How much does an archivist make in New York?
$77,450a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $37.24 an hour or $6,454 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.24
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,990Median: $77,450Highest 10%: $115,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,990 | $24.51 | |
| 25th | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| Median | $77,450 | $37.24 | |
| 75th | $98,190 | $47.21 | |
| 90th | $115,600 | $55.57 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $37.24 ($77,450 a year).
Do archivists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $77,450 against $64,550 nationally, 20% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,860, so New York pays 5% more.
Where does New York rank for archivist pay?
8 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,600 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.