The median pay for a archivists in Florida is $45,830/year ($22.03/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Florida. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Archivists salary percentiles in Florida: 10th percentile $30,210, 25th percentile $36,930, median $45,830, 75th percentile $55,190, 90th percentile $74,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level archivists (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $45,830 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,210, and experienced archivists can clear $74,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Florida?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,239/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 51.2% 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 Florida?▼
Florida 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 $46,490 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.
