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Archivist Salary in Sacramento, California

The median archivist salary in Sacramento, CA is $69,195 per year, which is 18.0% above the national median and 14.5% below the California state average.

City Median
$69,195
vs State Avg
$-11,728
vs National
+$10,555
Cost of Living
118%

Archivist Salary in Sacramento by Experience

In Sacramento, an entry-level archivist earns around $44,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $103,840 per year. The local cost of living index is 118% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$44,840
+$6,840 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$70,800
+$10,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$103,840
+$15,840 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Sacramento, CA

Percentile Sacramento
10th Percentile $42,480
25th Percentile $54,280
Median (50th) $69,195
75th Percentile $89,680
90th Percentile $110,920

Archivist Salary in Other California Cities

San Francisco, CA
$106,725
Pop. 873,965
San Jose, CA
$98,515
Pop. 1,013,240
Los Angeles, CA
$85,614
Pop. 3,898,747
San Diego, CA
$83,269
Pop. 1,386,932

How to Become a Archivist in Sacramento

Education

Most archivist positions require a master's degree. Sacramento and the surrounding California area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Archival ScienceCatalogingDigital PreservationResearchDatabase ManagementMetadata

Job Outlook

Nationally, archivist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Sacramento may vary based on local industry and population growth.