SOC 25-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Archivists — Arizona
Arizona
Median pay in Arizona is $47,010 a year, 27.2% under the national median of $64,550 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Arizona is $47,010 a year, 27.2% under the national median of $64,550 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $32,560 and $62,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,200 and the ninetieth at $66,790.
Among the 38 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 38th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 521st of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −51.7% |
| 25th | $32,560 | −49.6% |
| Median (50th) | $47,010 | −27.2% |
| 75th | $62,020 | −3.9% |
| 90th | $66,790 | +3.5% |
| Mean | $48,650 | −24.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $47,010 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$47,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,683US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,010 a year, 27.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $66,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 38th of 38 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Archivists in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $47,010, or $22.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,550, so pay in Arizona is 27.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $66,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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