Archivists Salary in Iowa
Archivists in Iowa earn a median of $59,010 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,630; the top 10% earn over $79,290. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
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Archivists pay in Iowa
How much do archivists make in Iowa?
The median is $59,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,630 and the top 10% earn over $79,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 38 (−9% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.