How much does an archivist make in Washington?
$76,490a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Washington. That is $36.77 an hour or $6,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.77
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,910Median: $76,490Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,910 | $25.44 | |
| 25th | $63,500 | $30.53 | |
| Median | $76,490 | $36.77 | |
| 75th | $92,770 | $44.60 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.01 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $78,530 |
| Olympia, WA | $77,990 |
| Spokane, WA | $64,430 |
| Portland, OR | $61,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 2. Connecticut | $79,790 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $78,180 |
| 4. Rhode Island | $76,990 |
| 5. Washington | $76,490 |
| 6. Maryland | $76,440 |
| 7. New York | $73,860 |
| 8. California | $70,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $36.77 ($76,490 a year).
Do archivists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $76,490 against $64,550 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Washington rank for archivist pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 38 states.
Which city in Washington pays archivists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $78,530 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.