Archivists Salary in Tennessee
Archivists in Tennessee earn a median of $53,210 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,790; the top 10% earn over $78,740. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
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Archivists pay in Tennessee
How much do archivists make in Tennessee?
The median is $53,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,790 and the top 10% earn over $78,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 38 (−18% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.