California

Archivists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$77,160
+7.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$37.10
 
10th Percentile
$43,540
Entry level
90th Percentile
$122,190
Senior level
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Salary Range

Archivists in California earn between $43,540 and $122,190, with a mean of $77,160. The national average for this role is $71,632.

$77,160 mean
10th Percentile$43,54090th Percentile$122,190

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$77,160
National Average$71,632
District of Columbia$93,530
Maryland$86,880
Massachusetts$81,700
Connecticut$81,360
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.