How much does an archivist make in Kentucky?
$48,810a year
Median yearly pay for archivists in Kentucky. That is $23.47 an hour or $4,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.47
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,820Median: $48,810Highest 10%: $67,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,820 | $18.66 | |
| 25th | $43,500 | $20.91 | |
| Median | $48,810 | $23.47 | |
| 75th | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| 90th | $67,610 | $32.50 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for archivists.
| 34. Oklahoma | $51,940 |
| 35. Texas | $50,160 |
| 36. Kansas | $49,200 |
| 37. Kentucky | $48,810 |
| 38. Arizona | $47,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an archivist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $23.47 ($48,810 a year).
Do archivists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $48,810 against $64,550 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for archivist pay?
Kentucky ranks 37 of 38 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.