Archivists in District of Columbia

Local pay for archivists in District of Columbia, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 25-4011

$93,040

median pay, District of Columbia

200

employed in District of Columbia

+44.1%

vs U.S. median

+3.8%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What archivists earn in District of Columbia

District of Columbia · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of archivists in District of Columbia earn between $76,320 and $108,160 a year; the U.S. median is $64,550.

$62,400

P10

$76,320

P25

$93,040

MEDIAN

$108,160

P75

$128,610

P90

Pay by metro in District of Columbia

$84,590

$40k $90k $140k