How much does an archivist make in Wisconsin?
$59,400a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Wisconsin. That is $28.56 an hour or $4,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.56
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $59,400Highest 10%: $84,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $42,730 | $20.54 | |
| Median | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| 75th | $71,070 | $34.17 | |
| 90th | $84,300 | $40.53 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,700 |
| Madison, WI | $63,040 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $59,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 13. New Hampshire | $61,410 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $60,690 |
| 15. Missouri | $60,020 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $59,400 |
| 17. Illinois | $59,340 |
| 18. Colorado | $59,210 |
| 19. Louisiana | $59,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.56 ($59,400 a year).
Do archivists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $59,400 against $64,550 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for archivist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 16 of 38 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays archivists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $65,700 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.