Archivists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $64,840 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $48,140
90th percentile $110,160
Employed locally 50
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,140
    25th
    $52,330
    50th (median)
    $64,840
    75th
    $74,550
    90th
    $110,160

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 66% Median Archivists salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Archivists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $104,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,550
    District of Columbia $92,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,380
    New Mexico $83,770
    Maryland $75,330

    Nearby metros — Archivists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,310
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,990
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $38,260

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Austin, TX is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.21 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Austin, TX is 5.3% above the national median of $61,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Archivists in Austin?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $48,140 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,330.