The median pay for a archivists in Kentucky is $42,670/year ($20.52/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $66K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Archivists salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $28,820, 25th percentile $32,940, median $42,670, 75th percentile $57,680, 90th percentile $65,670. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level archivists (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $66K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $42,670 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,820, and experienced archivists can clear $65,670. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Kentucky?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,885/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 38.5% 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 Kentucky?▼
Kentucky 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 $47,290 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.
