Archivists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,990 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $76,430
Employed locally 60
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $43,000
    50th (median)
    $46,990
    75th
    $58,680
    90th
    $76,430

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 58% Median Archivists salary is 42% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $38,260

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Houston, TX is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.01 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Houston, TX is 23.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,000.