Archivists Salary in Pennsylvania

Archivists in Pennsylvania earn the most in Harrisburg (average $73,140 a year) and the least in Pittsburgh ($61,040), across the 3 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the archivists average at $62,210 and the median at $60,690 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,640.

Archivists average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg$73,140
Philadelphia$64,270
Pittsburgh$61,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Harrisburg	$73,140	$70,450	$61,970	$58,039	99
Philadelphia	$64,270	$60,690	$47,110	$51,848	103
Pittsburgh	$61,040	$60,520	$46,090	$49,352	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Archivists salary in other states

Archivists salary by city and state

More about pay in Pennsylvania

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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