Archivists Salary in New York
Archivists in New York earn a median of $73,860 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,860
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,080; the top 10% earn over $115,580. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
States ranked near New York
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Archivists pay in New York
How much do archivists make in New York?
The median is $73,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,080 and the top 10% earn over $115,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 38 (+14% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.