How much does an archivist make in Seattle?
$78,530a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $37.75 an hour or $6,544 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.75
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,190Median: $78,530Highest 10%: $104,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,190 | $27.01 | |
| 25th | $64,070 | $30.80 | |
| Median | $78,530 | $37.75 | |
| 75th | $95,120 | $45.73 | |
| 90th | $104,800 | $50.38 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| Olympia, WA | $77,990 |
| Spokane, WA | $64,430 |
| Portland, OR | $61,880 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $37.75 ($78,530 a year).
Do archivists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $78,530 against $64,550 nationally, 22% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $76,490, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for archivist pay?
4 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,800 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.