The median pay for a archivists in Maine is $54,150/year ($26.03/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $69K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Archivists salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $41,040, 25th percentile $43,390, median $54,150, 75th percentile $61,880, 90th percentile $68,780. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level archivists (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $69K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $54,150 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,040, and experienced archivists can clear $68,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,593/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 35.7% 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 Maine?▼
Maine 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 $55,425 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.
