How much does an archivist make in Tennessee?
$53,210a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Tennessee. That is $25.58 an hour or $4,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.58
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,790Median: $53,210Highest 10%: $78,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| Median | $53,210 | $25.58 | |
| 75th | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 90th | $78,740 | $37.86 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $54,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 28. North Carolina | $55,370 |
| 29. Indiana | $54,220 |
| 30. Delaware | $53,890 |
| 31. Tennessee | $53,210 |
| 32. South Carolina | $52,810 |
| 33. Florida | $52,100 |
| 34. Oklahoma | $51,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $25.58 ($53,210 a year).
Do archivists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $53,210 against $64,550 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for archivist pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 38 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays archivists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $54,590 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.