DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$52,530
vs National
+10.6%
National: $47,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,979
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,530
+10.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$47,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Archivists in District of Columbia earns $52,530 in nominal terms, which is 10.6% above the national average of $47,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,979 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEES FOR HARVARD UNIVERSITY | $60,000 | 1 |
| Trustees of Amherst College | $52,530 | 3 |
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Philadelphia, PA · $90,000The Woodlands, TX · $81,994Stanford, CA · $75,394BERKELEY, CA · $73,000Princeton, NJ · $70,850Top-Paying Roles in District of Columbia
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How much does a Archivists make in District of Columbia?
The median Archivists salary in District of Columbia is $52,530 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Archivists?
A Archivists in District of Columbia earns 10.6% more than the national median of $47,500, or $35,979 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.