Archivists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $97,550 +58.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.90
10th percentile $60,310
90th percentile $144,810
Employed locally 110
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,310
    25th
    $80,460
    50th (median)
    $97,550
    75th
    $122,030
    90th
    $144,810

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 62% Median Archivists salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Archivists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $104,780
    District of Columbia $92,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,380
    New Mexico $83,770
    Maryland $75,330
    Rochester, NY $75,070

    Nearby metros — Archivists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,000

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in San Jose, CA is $46.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.62 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in San Jose, CA is 58.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $60,310 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,460.