How much does an archivist make in St. Louis?
$63,630a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $30.59 an hour or $5,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.59
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,580Median: $63,630Highest 10%: $109,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,580 | $20.95 | |
| 25th | $53,270 | $25.61 | |
| Median | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| 75th | $77,510 | $37.26 | |
| 90th | $109,000 | $52.42 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $30.59 ($63,630 a year).
Do archivists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $63,630 against $64,550 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $60,020, so St. Louis pays 6% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for archivist pay?
20 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,000 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.