Archivists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $48,670 -21% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $38,040
90th percentile $68,970
Employed locally 50
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,040
    25th
    $40,780
    50th (median)
    $48,670
    75th
    $61,700
    90th
    $68,970

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 66% Median Archivists salary is 34% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,990
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $38,260

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in San Antonio, TX is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.16 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in San Antonio, TX is 21% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $38,040 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,780.