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Archivists average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$64,170
- Dallas$63,140
- Houston$52,890
- San Antonio$51,400
- Brownsville$38,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $64,170 | $60,900 | $51,140 | $53,741 | 98 |
| Dallas | $63,140 | $52,940 | $47,000 | $52,913 | 103 |
| Houston | $52,890 | $48,370 | $40,450 | $44,677 | 99 |
| San Antonio | $51,400 | $48,670 | $40,780 | $43,480 | 95 |
| Brownsville | $38,490 | $38,260 | $37,400 | $33,107 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. 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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