Archivists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • California
Archivists in California earn a median salary of $69,447 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +12.8% vs the national median of $61,570. An estimated 860 archivists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $47,270 to $97,550 depending on location.
$69,447
Avg median salary in California
$97,550
Highest paying metro
$47,270
Lowest paying metro
860
Employed in California
Compare Archivists salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
Archivists
in
Archivists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $97,550 | $80,460 | $122,030 | 110 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,250 | $48,850 | $103,420 | 150 |
| Sacramento, CA | $72,790 | $54,920 | $87,680 | 30 |
| Oxnard, CA | $71,310 | $46,890 | $124,700 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,690 | $41,950 | $72,490 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,270 | $42,030 | $74,590 | 420 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,270 | $38,510 | $73,570 | 60 |