How much does an archivist make in California?
$70,530a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in California. That is $33.91 an hour or $5,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.91
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,540Median: $70,530Highest 10%: $122,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,540 | $20.93 | |
| 25th | $53,200 | $25.58 | |
| Median | $70,530 | $33.91 | |
| 75th | $91,170 | $43.83 | |
| 90th | $122,200 | $58.75 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $97,550 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,490 |
| Oxnard, CA | $74,540 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,320 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $70,630 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,050 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 5. Washington | $76,490 |
| 6. Maryland | $76,440 |
| 7. New York | $73,860 |
| 8. California | $70,530 |
| 9. New Jersey | $67,900 |
| 10. Minnesota | $65,740 |
| 11. Michigan | $63,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $33.91 ($70,530 a year).
Do archivists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $70,530 against $64,550 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for archivist pay?
California ranks 8 of 38 states.
Which city in California pays archivists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $97,550 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.