How much does an archivist make in Washington?
$84,590a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $40.67 an hour or $7,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.67
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,110Median: $84,590Highest 10%: $132,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,110 | $25.05 | |
| 25th | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| Median | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| 75th | $112,300 | $53.99 | |
| 90th | $132,600 | $63.76 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for archivists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $155,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $135,700 |
| Law Teacher | $134,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $129,900 |
| Business Teacher | $128,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $126,200 |
| Atmospheric | $108,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $106,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $105,200 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $40.67 ($84,590 a year).
Do archivists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $84,590 against $64,550 nationally, 31% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $93,040, so Washington pays 9% less.
Where does Washington rank for archivist pay?
3 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an archivist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,600 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.