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Archivists average salary by city in California
- San Jose$100,910
- Oxnard$86,110
- San Francisco$80,480
- Sacramento$77,770
- Los Angeles$76,720
- San Diego$67,430
- Riverside$65,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $100,910 | $97,550 | $80,460 | $74,528 | 110 |
| Oxnard | $86,110 | $74,540 | $61,050 | $65,492 | 111 |
| San Francisco | $80,480 | $74,320 | $64,050 | $62,055 | 116 |
| Sacramento | $77,770 | $78,490 | $60,910 | $60,392 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $76,720 | $70,630 | $51,630 | $59,737 | 114 |
| San Diego | $67,430 | $62,050 | $48,390 | $53,945 | 112 |
| Riverside | $65,990 | $62,030 | $41,520 | $52,996 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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