Archivists Salary in South Carolina
Archivists in South Carolina earn a median of $52,810 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,990; the top 10% earn over $79,420. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
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- Medical Records Specialists$54,280 median in South Carolina
- Social Science Research Assistants$64,490 median in South Carolina
Archivists pay in South Carolina
How much do archivists make in South Carolina?
The median is $52,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,990 and the top 10% earn over $79,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 38 (−18% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.