Archivists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $64,800 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $49,470
90th percentile $80,530
Employed locally 50
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,470
    25th
    $54,990
    50th (median)
    $64,800
    75th
    $75,690
    90th
    $80,530

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 77% Median Archivists salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,380
    Nevada $66,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $57,260
    Pennsylvania $57,000
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $56,790

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,020
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,810
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,360
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Richmond, VA is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.88 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Richmond, VA is 5.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $49,470 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,990.