Archivists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $64,310 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.92
10th percentile $44,300
90th percentile $122,800
Employed locally 50
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,300
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $64,310
    75th
    $94,450
    90th
    $122,800

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 74% Median Archivists salary is 26% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,990
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $38,260

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Dallas, TX is $30.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.04 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Dallas, TX is 4.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $44,300 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.