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Archivists salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Archivists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $78,220 a year, based on BLS estimates for 230 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $64,550 and in line with the MA statewide median of $78,180. It ranks #3 of 6 metros with published figures for this job.

ARCHIVISTS · BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE-NEWTON, MA-NH · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE-NEWTON, MA-NH · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$53,330P25$64,680MEDIAN$78,220P75$100,440P90$123,590
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$39,970P25$50,680MEDIAN$64,550P75$83,020P90$110,550
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What is the average Archivists salary in Boston?

The BLS median is $78,220 a year (May 2025). Half of the 230 jobs pay between $64,680 and $100,440. The 10th percentile is $53,330 and the 90th is $123,590.

Is Boston a high-paying metro for Archivists?

That is 21% above the U.S. median of $64,550 and in line with the MA statewide median of $78,180. It ranks #3 of 6 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.