Archivists Salary in Maryland
Archivists in Maryland earn a median of $76,440 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,080; the top 10% earn over $131,810. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
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- Survey Researchers$84,030 median in Maryland
Archivists pay in Maryland
How much do archivists make in Maryland?
The median is $76,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,080 and the top 10% earn over $131,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 38 (+18% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.