Archivists Salary in Michigan
Archivists in Michigan earn a median of $63,890 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,070; the top 10% earn over $110,780. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
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- Survey Researchers$101,550 median in Michigan
Archivists pay in Michigan
How much do archivists make in Michigan?
The median is $63,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,070 and the top 10% earn over $110,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 38 (−1% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.