How much does an archivist make in Portland?
$61,880a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,360Median: $61,880Highest 10%: $86,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,360 | $18.92 | |
| 25th | $42,790 | $20.57 | |
| Median | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $72,770 | $34.99 | |
| 90th | $86,930 | $41.79 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $29.75 ($61,880 a year).
Do archivists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $61,880 against $64,550 nationally, 4% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $61,880, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for archivist pay?
26 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,930 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.