Archivists Salary
The median pay for a archivists in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX is $38,260/year ($18.4/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
So what does $38K get you in Brownsville-Harlingen?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Brownsville-Harlingen’s Regional Price Parity (86). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Brownsville-Harlingen
Pay for archivists in Brownsville-Harlingen runs about 41% below the U.S. median of $65K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,047/month, which is 38.3% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 86 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 14% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for archivistss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for archivists in metros near Brownsville-Harlingen, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $53K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $48K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $61K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $49K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Entry-level archivists (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $2K spread from bottom to top.
Archivists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Archivists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $93K | +44% | 200 |
| Connecticut | $80K | +24% | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $78K | +21% | 270 |
| Rhode Island | $77K | +19% | 40 |
| Washington | $76K | +18% | 640 |
| Maryland | $76K | +18% | 660 |
| New York | $74K | +14% | 960 |
| California | $71K | +9% | 1,160 |
| New Jersey | $68K | +5% | 70 |
| Minnesota | $66K | +2% | 90 |
| Michigan | $64K | -1% | 160 |
| Oregon | $62K | -4% | 70 |
| New Hampshire | $61K | -5% | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $61K | -6% | 360 |
| Missouri | $60K | -7% | 150 |
| Wisconsin | $59K | -8% | 220 |
| Illinois | $59K | -8% | 200 |
| Colorado | $59K | -8% | 70 |
| Louisiana | $59K | -8% | 50 |
| Iowa | $59K | -9% | 40 |
| Georgia | $59K | -9% | 150 |
| Ohio | $59K | -9% | 150 |
| Arkansas | $59K | -9% | 40 |
| Idaho | $58K | -10% | 30 |
| Alabama | $58K | -10% | 100 |
| Utah | $57K | -12% | 80 |
| Maine | $56K | -13% | 60 |
| North Carolina | $55K | -14% | 130 |
| Indiana | $54K | -16% | 70 |
| Delaware | $54K | -17% | 50 |
| Tennessee | $53K | -18% | 110 |
| South Carolina | $53K | -18% | 60 |
| Florida | $52K | -19% | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $52K | -20% | 80 |
| Texas | $50K | -22% | 490 |
| Kansas | $49K | -24% | 30 |
| Kentucky | $49K | -24% | 40 |
| Arizona | $47K | -27% | N/A |
Showing 1–10 of 38 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a archivist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Brownsville-Harlingen?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $38K, rent takes 38.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,047/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for archivists in Brownsville-Harlingen?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new archivists typically earn — is $36K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,161/month. At HUD’s $1,047/month FMR, rent would take 48% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is archivist a high-paying job in Brownsville-Harlingen?
Local pay runs 41% below the national median — $38K here vs. $65K nationally. Cost of living is 14% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Brownsville-Harlingen compare to the national average for archivists?
Brownsville-Harlingen pays $38K median vs. the U.S. average of $65K — that’s -41%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 86), the purchasing-power equivalent is $44K — below the national median.
How much do archivists make in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX?
The median is $38,260 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,020, and experienced archivists can clear $38,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Brownsville-Harlingen?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,732/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,047/month, which eats 38.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a archivists salary go in Brownsville-Harlingen?
Brownsville-Harlingen 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 $44,488 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.