The median pay for a archivists in South Carolina is $47,420/year ($22.8/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $68K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Archivists salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $38,780, 25th percentile $40,040, median $47,420, 75th percentile $57,350, 90th percentile $67,710. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level archivists (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $68K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $47,420 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,780, and experienced archivists can clear $67,710. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in South Carolina?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,228/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 39.1% 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 South Carolina?▼
South Carolina 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 $50,896 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.
