Archivists Salary in Colorado
Archivists in Colorado earn a median of $59,210 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,160; the top 10% earn over $106,870. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
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Archivists pay in Colorado
How much do archivists make in Colorado?
The median is $59,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,160 and the top 10% earn over $106,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 38 (−8% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.