Archivists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $57,260 -7% vs national
Median hourly $27.53
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $81,290
Employed locally 50
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $37,790
    50th (median)
    $57,260
    75th
    $69,990
    90th
    $81,290

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 61% Median Archivists salary is 39% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,880
    New York $74,880
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $67,670
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,310
    Oregon $63,770

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,060
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $86,770
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,620
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $124,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Portland, OR-WA is $27.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.79 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,790.