How much does an archivist make in Houston?
$48,370a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $23.25 an hour or $4,031 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.25
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,190Median: $48,370Highest 10%: $72,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,190 | $14.51 | |
| 25th | $40,450 | $19.45 | |
| Median | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 75th | $60,700 | $29.18 | |
| 90th | $72,820 | $35.01 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| Austin, TX | $60,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,940 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,670 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,260 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $23.25 ($48,370 a year).
Do archivists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $48,370 against $64,550 nationally, 25% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $50,160, so Houston pays 4% less.
Where does Houston rank for archivist pay?
41 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,820 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.