The median pay for a archivists in Delaware is $51,710/year ($24.86/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $67K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Archivists salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $39,550, 25th percentile $42,300, median $51,710, 75th percentile $55,450, 90th percentile $66,590. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level archivists (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $67K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $51,710 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,550, and experienced archivists can clear $66,590. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Delaware?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,441/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 42.1% 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 Delaware?▼
Delaware 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 $53,030 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.
