Archivists Salary in North Carolina
Archivists in North Carolina earn a median of $55,370 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,280; the top 10% earn over $79,990. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Archivists pay in North Carolina
How much do archivists make in North Carolina?
The median is $55,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,280 and the top 10% earn over $79,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 38 (−14% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.