Archivists Salary in Louisiana
Archivists in Louisiana earn a median of $59,070 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,990; the top 10% earn over $85,790. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
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- Curators$60,080 median in Louisiana
- Medical Records Specialists$44,610 median in Louisiana
- Social Science Research Assistants$52,600 median in Louisiana
Archivists pay in Louisiana
How much do archivists make in Louisiana?
The median is $59,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,990 and the top 10% earn over $85,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 38 (−8% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.