Archivists Salary in California
Archivists in California earn a median of $70,530 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,540; the top 10% earn over $122,190. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
States ranked near California
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- Survey Researchers$83,520 median in California
Archivists pay in California
How much do archivists make in California?
The median is $70,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,540 and the top 10% earn over $122,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 38 (+9% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.