Archivists Salary in North Carolina

Archivists in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $59,080 a year) and the least in Raleigh ($53,700), across the 2 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the archivists average at $58,890 and the median at $55,370 for 130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,640.

Archivists average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$59,080
Raleigh$53,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$59,080	$58,000	$40,410	$47,802	97
Raleigh	$53,700	$52,090	$47,670	$43,694	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Archivists salary in other states

Archivists salary by city and state

More about pay in North Carolina

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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