Archivists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $74,250 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.70
10th percentile $45,100
90th percentile $125,820
Employed locally 150
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,100
    25th
    $48,850
    50th (median)
    $74,250
    75th
    $103,420
    90th
    $125,820

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 56% Median Archivists salary is 44% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $72,790
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $71,310
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $65,210
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,000

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in San Francisco, CA is $35.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.33 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in San Francisco, CA is 20.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $45,100 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,850.