SOC 193091

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

National Median

$64,910

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$64,910

Entry Level (10th pct)

$44,510

Experienced (90th pct)

$104,510

Total Employed

8,070

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$44,510 - $51,240
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$51,240 - $83,080
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$83,080 - $104,510

Highest Paying Locations for Anthropologists and Archeologists

Massachusetts

$106,540

+64.1% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$104,640

+61.2% vs national

Anchorage, AK

$101,070

+55.7% vs national

Alaska

$92,870

+43.1% vs national

Nebraska

$92,750

+42.9% vs national

Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Massachusetts	$106,540	30
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$104,640	40
Anchorage, AK	$101,070	60
Alaska	$92,870	110
Nebraska	$92,750	40
Urban Honolulu, HI	$90,650	120
Hawaii	$88,390	150
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$87,400	40
Missouri	$86,940	40
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	$85,870	40
Puerto Rico	$85,870	40
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$84,360	50
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$82,890	170
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$82,270	50
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$80,670	150
Oregon	$79,790	300
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$79,740	90
Bend, OR	$78,500	30
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$77,850	120
Washington	$77,480	250
High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area	$77,380	30
Jacksonville, FL	$76,470	40
St. Louis, MO-IL	$75,540	30
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$75,410	N/A
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$75,230	280
Pennsylvania	$75,180	120
Pittsburgh, PA	$75,170	30
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$74,960	50
Reno, NV	$74,710	80
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$74,690	N/A
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$74,630	30
California	$74,100	1,060
North Carolina	$73,840	N/A
Boise City, ID	$73,470	130
Idaho	$73,470	200
Nevada	$72,820	200
Arkansas	$72,550	30
Montana	$72,550	100
Utah	$72,550	110
Santa Fe, NM	$70,530	40
Kentucky	$70,140	50
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$68,810	70
Alabama	$68,760	210
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$68,680	40
Michigan	$68,160	N/A
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$66,430	40
Virginia	$66,410	260
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$66,190	240
New Mexico	$65,410	260
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$65,390	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Anthropologists and Archeologists?

The national median annual salary for Anthropologists and Archeologists is $64,910, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Anthropologists and Archeologistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Anthropologists and Archeologistss is Massachusetts, with a median salary of $106,540.

How much can an experienced Anthropologists and Archeologists make?

Top-earning Anthropologists and Archeologistss (90th percentile) make $104,510 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.