How much does an archivist make in North Carolina?
$55,370a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in North Carolina. That is $26.62 an hour or $4,614 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.62
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $55,370Highest 10%: $79,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| Median | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| 75th | $65,920 | $31.69 | |
| 90th | $79,990 | $38.46 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $58,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $52,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 25. Alabama | $57,860 |
| 26. Utah | $56,660 |
| 27. Maine | $56,260 |
| 28. North Carolina | $55,370 |
| 29. Indiana | $54,220 |
| 30. Delaware | $53,890 |
| 31. Tennessee | $53,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $26.62 ($55,370 a year).
Do archivists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $55,370 against $64,550 nationally, 14% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for archivist pay?
North Carolina ranks 28 of 38 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays archivists the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $58,000 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.