How much does an archivist make in Richmond?
$65,240a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $31.37 an hour or $5,437 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.37
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,540Median: $65,240Highest 10%: $78,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,540 | $12.76 | |
| 25th | $55,150 | $26.51 | |
| Median | $65,240 | $31.37 | |
| 75th | $75,280 | $36.19 | |
| 90th | $78,780 | $37.88 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| Washington, DC | $84,590 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Area | $85,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $31.37 ($65,240 a year).
Do archivists make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $65,240 against $64,550 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Richmond rank for archivist pay?
18 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,780 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.