Archivists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $61,310 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.47
10th percentile $49,730
90th percentile $109,550
Employed locally 40
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,730
    25th
    $53,670
    50th (median)
    $61,310
    75th
    $88,710
    90th
    $109,550

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 60% Median Archivists salary is 40% 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $104,780
    District of Columbia $92,100
    New Mexico $83,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,660
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $67,670

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,850
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $162,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Denver, CO is $29.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.00 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Denver, CO is 0.4% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $49,730 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,670.