Archivists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for archivists is $35.51 an hour ($73,860 a year). About 960 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($64,550). New York ranks 7th of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for archivists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.12 | $48,080 |
| 25% of workers | $29.09 | $60,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.51 | $73,860 |
| 75% of workers | $45.62 | $94,890 |
| 90% of workers | $55.57 | $115,580 |
Archivists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $77,450 | 760 |
| Rochester | $66,050 | 40 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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|---|---|
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $78,590 |
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| Library Technicians | $50,060 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $61,210 |
| Curators | $79,120 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $74,550 |
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