SOC 25-4011 · May 2025 · United States
Archivists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Archivists across the United States is $64,550 per year, measured over 7,970 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $93,040.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Archivists
Pay for this occupation varies by 97.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $93,040 and Arizona pays $47,010.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $93,040 | 200 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $79,790 | 160 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $78,180 | 270 | |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $76,990 | 40 | |
| 5 | Washington | $76,490 | 640 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $76,440 | 660 | |
| 7 | New York | $73,860 | 960 | |
| 8 | California | $70,530 | 1,160 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $67,900 | 70 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $65,740 | 90 |
States with the most Archivists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,160 | $70,530 | |
| 2 | New York | 960 | $73,860 | |
| 3 | Maryland | 660 | $76,440 | |
| 4 | Washington | 640 | $76,490 | |
| 5 | Texas | 490 | $50,160 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 360 | $60,690 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 270 | $78,180 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 220 | $59,400 | |
| 9 | District of Columbia | 200 | $93,040 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 200 | $59,340 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $119,190 | 80 |
| 2 | San Jose | $97,550 | 110 |
| 3 | Washington | $84,590 | 670 |
| 4 | Seattle | $78,530 | 310 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $78,490 | 60 |
| 6 | Boston | $78,220 | 230 |
| 7 | Olympia | $77,990 | 100 |
| 8 | New York | $77,450 | 760 |
| 9 | Providence | $76,990 | 40 |
| 10 | Baltimore | $76,440 | 230 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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