Archivists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $61,690 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $88,190
Employed locally 50
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $41,950
    50th (median)
    $61,690
    75th
    $72,490
    90th
    $88,190

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 60% Median Archivists salary is 40% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in San Diego, CA is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.47 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in San Diego, CA is 0.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,950.