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SOC 25-4011 · New York

Archivists Salary in New York

Archivists in New York earn the most in New York (average $80,650 a year) and the least in Rochester ($68,910), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the archivists average at $78,040 and the median at $73,860 for 960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,640.

$81Khighest: New York

$69Klowest: Rochester

800jobs in these metros

2metro areas

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Archivists average salary by city in New York

New York$80,650
Rochester$68,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$80,650	$77,450	$61,730	$61,737	113
Rochester	$68,910	$66,050	$50,200	$54,123	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Archivists salary in other states

Archivists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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