How much does an archivist make in Dallas?
$52,940a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $25.45 an hour or $4,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.45
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,400Median: $52,940Highest 10%: $112,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,400 | $15.58 | |
| 25th | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| Median | $52,940 | $25.45 | |
| 75th | $73,820 | $35.49 | |
| 90th | $112,400 | $54.04 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| Austin, TX | $60,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,670 |
| Houston, TX | $48,370 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,260 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $25.45 ($52,940 a year).
Do archivists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $52,940 against $64,550 nationally, 18% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $50,160, so Dallas pays 6% more.
Where does Dallas rank for archivist pay?
37 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,400 or more.
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.