Archivists salary
The BLS estimates 7,970 Archivists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $64,550 (May 2025, SOC 25-4011). Across 6 metros with published figures, medians range from $70,630 in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA to $84,590 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,970 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$84,590 · 670 jobs
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$78,530 · 310 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$78,220 · 230 jobs
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$77,450 · 760 jobs
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$76,440 · 230 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$70,630 · 490 jobs
LARGEST METROS
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$77,450 · 760 jobs
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$84,590 · 670 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$70,630 · 490 jobs
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$78,530 · 310 jobs
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$76,440 · 230 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$78,220 · 230 jobs
ALL METROS (A–Z)
Questions
What is the median Archivists salary in the U.S.?
$64,550 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $50,680–$83,020.
Where do Archivists earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($84,590), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($78,530), Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($78,220). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.