Archivists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $74,360 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.75
10th percentile $48,850
90th percentile $98,990
Employed locally 90
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,850
    25th
    $62,560
    50th (median)
    $74,360
    75th
    $88,400
    90th
    $98,990

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 79% Median Archivists salary is 21% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,380
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,880
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,660
    Washington $70,400
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,520

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,610
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$106,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Olympia, WA is $35.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.32 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Olympia, WA is 20.8% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $48,850 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,560.