SOC 25-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Archivists — Kentucky
Kentucky
Median pay for this occupation in Kentucky is $48,810 a year, trailing the national median of $64,550 by 24.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Kentucky is $48,810 a year, trailing the national median of $64,550 by 24.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $43,500 and $60,020. The lowest tenth earn under $38,820, while the highest tenth earn more than $67,610.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Kentucky ranks number 37th out of 38 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 699 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 430th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,820 | −39.9% |
| 25th | $43,500 | −32.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,810 | −24.4% |
| 75th | $60,020 | −7.0% |
| 90th | $67,610 | +4.7% |
| Mean | $51,130 | −20.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $48,810 goes as far as $54,113 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,113US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,810 a year, 24.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,820 to $67,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 37th of 38 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Archivists in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $48,810, or $23.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,550, so pay in Kentucky is 24.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kentucky earns more than $67,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,820 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Kentucky. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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