How much does an archivist make in Pennsylvania?
$60,690a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Pennsylvania. That is $29.18 an hour or $5,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.18
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,950Median: $60,690Highest 10%: $89,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| 25th | $47,110 | $22.65 | |
| Median | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| 75th | $74,090 | $35.62 | |
| 90th | $89,610 | $43.08 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $70,450 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $60,690 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 11. Michigan | $63,890 |
| 12. Oregon | $61,880 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $61,410 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $60,690 |
| 15. Missouri | $60,020 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $59,400 |
| 17. Illinois | $59,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.18 ($60,690 a year).
Do archivists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $60,690 against $64,550 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for archivist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 14 of 38 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays archivists the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $70,450 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.