How much does an archivist make in Texas?
$50,160a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Texas. That is $24.12 an hour or $4,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.12
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,090Median: $50,160Highest 10%: $80,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| Median | $50,160 | $24.12 | |
| 75th | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| 90th | $80,370 | $38.64 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $60,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,940 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,670 |
| Houston, TX | $48,370 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 32. South Carolina | $52,810 |
| 33. Florida | $52,100 |
| 34. Oklahoma | $51,940 |
| 35. Texas | $50,160 |
| 36. Kansas | $49,200 |
| 37. Kentucky | $48,810 |
| 38. Arizona | $47,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $24.12 ($50,160 a year).
Do archivists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $50,160 against $64,550 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Texas rank for archivist pay?
Texas ranks 35 of 38 states.
Which city in Texas pays archivists the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $60,900 a year.
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.