The median pay for a archivists in Arkansas is $55,030/year ($26.46/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $110K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Arkansas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Archivists salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $25,670, 25th percentile $38,470, median $55,030, 75th percentile $98,550, 90th percentile $110,140. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level archivists (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $110K or more, a $84K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $55,030 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,670, and experienced archivists can clear $110,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $55K enough to live in Arkansas?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,690/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 27.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a archivists salary go in Arkansas?▼
Arkansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median archivists salary is worth about $62,791 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do archivists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
