Archivists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $47,270 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $114,590
Employed locally 60
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $38,510
    50th (median)
    $47,270
    75th
    $73,570
    90th
    $114,590

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 55% Median Archivists salary is 45% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,250
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $72,790
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $71,310
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $65,210

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$57,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,910
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$104,990
    Tutors$44,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Riverside, CA is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.55 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Riverside, CA is 23.2% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,510.