Archivists Salary in Alabama
Archivists in Alabama earn a median of $57,860 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,670; the top 10% earn over $93,640. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
States ranked near Alabama
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- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64,650 median in Alabama
- Historians$72,490 median in Alabama
- Document Management Specialists$106,330 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Curators$61,120 median in Alabama
- Medical Records Specialists$43,810 median in Alabama
- Social Science Research Assistants$53,080 median in Alabama
Archivists pay in Alabama
How much do archivists make in Alabama?
The median is $57,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,670 and the top 10% earn over $93,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 38 (−10% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.