How much does an archivist make in Sacramento?
$78,490a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $37.74 an hour or $6,541 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.74
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,820Median: $78,490Highest 10%: $98,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| 25th | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| Median | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| 75th | $93,030 | $44.73 | |
| 90th | $98,190 | $47.21 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| San Jose, CA | $97,550 |
| Oxnard, CA | $74,540 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,320 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $70,630 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,050 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,030 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $37.74 ($78,490 a year).
Do archivists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $78,490 against $64,550 nationally, 22% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $70,530, so Sacramento pays 11% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for archivist pay?
5 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,190 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.