Archivists Salary in District of Columbia
Archivists in District of Columbia earn a median of $93,040 a year, +44% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +44% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,400; the top 10% earn over $128,610. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Archivists pay in District of Columbia
How much do archivists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $93,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,400 and the top 10% earn over $128,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 38 (+44% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.