Archivist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An archivist earns a median of $64,550 a year ($31.03 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $70,640. About 7,970 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $64,550
- Gross pay
- $2,482.69
- Federal income tax
- −$214.08
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$153.93
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$36.00
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,078.69
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $64,550
- Federal
- $5,566
- FICA
- $4,938
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $54,046
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Archivists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 25-4011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $31.03; the average is $33.96.
What is the salary range for an archivist?
The bottom 10% earn under $39,970 and the top 10% earn over $110,550 a year.
How much is $64,550 after taxes?
About $54,046 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $51,268 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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