Archivists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $73,660 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.41
10th percentile $54,080
90th percentile $99,190
Employed locally 310
National median $61,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,080
    25th
    $60,430
    50th (median)
    $73,660
    75th
    $89,260
    90th
    $99,190

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Archivists salary vs area income 65% Median Archivists salary is 35% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,380
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,880
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $74,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,140
    Washington $70,400
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,520

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $49,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,570
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Archivists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Archivists in Seattle, WA is $35.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.38 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Archivists salaries?

    The median Archivists salary in Seattle, WA is 19.6% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Archivists (10th percentile) earn around $54,080 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,430.