Librarians, Curators, and Archivists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for librarians, curators, and archivistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $63,900 ≈ $31/hr
National median salary $60,470
Total employment 234,910 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do librarians, curators, and archivists make in the U.S.?
The median librarians, curators, and archivists salary in the United States is $60,470 per year (mean $63,900), and about 80% earn between $35,240 and $99,790.
How much do librarians, curators, and archivists make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,900 and 2,080 work hours per year.