Archivists pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for archivists is $36.75 an hour ($76,440 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($64,550). Maryland ranks 6th of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for archivists in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.04 | $52,080 |
| 25% of workers | $28.32 | $58,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.75 | $76,440 |
| 75% of workers | $56.87 | $118,290 |
| 90% of workers | $63.37 | $131,810 |
Archivists pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $76,440 | 230 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for archivists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $144,680 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $88,570 |
| Library Technicians | $48,920 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $65,550 |
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