Arizona Median
$47,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-27% vs US median
US median $64,550
State Rank
#38 of 38
state estimate
How much does an Archivist make in Arizona?
Archivists in Arizona take home a median of $47,010 annually — roughly $22.60 an hour — which runs 27% below the national median of $64,550.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $66,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $32,560 and $62,020 a year.
Archivist salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $32,560 | $15.65 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,010 | $22.60 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $62,020 | $29.82 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $66,790 | $32.11 |
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How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 38th out of 38 states and territories for Archivist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Archivist salary in other states
District of Columbia $93,040Connecticut $79,790Massachusetts $78,180Rhode Island $76,990Washington $76,490Maryland $76,440New York $73,860California $70,530New Jersey $67,900Minnesota $65,740Michigan $63,890Oregon $61,880New Hampshire $61,410Pennsylvania $60,690Missouri $60,020Wisconsin $59,400Illinois $59,340Colorado $59,210Louisiana $59,070Georgia $59,010Iowa $59,010Ohio $58,790Arkansas $58,560Idaho $58,370Alabama $57,860Utah $56,660Maine $56,260North Carolina $55,370Indiana $54,220Delaware $53,890Tennessee $53,210South Carolina $52,810Florida $52,100Oklahoma $51,940Texas $50,160Kansas $49,200Kentucky $48,810
Working as an Archivist in Arizona
Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Archivists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($47,010) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Archivist make in Arizona?
The median Archivist salary in Arizona is $47,010 per year, or about $22.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $66,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Archivists about 27% less than the national median of $64,550. Arizona ranks 38th out of 38 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Archivists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,010 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.