Archivists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $38,260 -37.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.40
10th percentile $36,020
90th percentile $38,400
Employed locally 50
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,020
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $38,260
    75th
    $38,260
    90th
    $38,400

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 75% Median Archivists salary is 25% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,840
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,310
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,990

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,710
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Brownsville, TX is $18.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.46 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Brownsville, TX is 37.9% below 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $36,020 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.