Anthropologists and Archeologists
Occupation
$64,910
National Median Salary
$31.21
Median Hourly Wage
8,070
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+9.5%
10 Year Change
$59,280
2014 Median
$64,910
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Anthropologists and Archeologists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $89,460 | 1,790 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $84,880 | 2,340 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $71,810 | 320 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $70,040 | 230 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $66,940 | 30 |
Top Paying States for Anthropologists and Archeologists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $106,540 | 30 |
| Alaska | $92,870 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $92,750 | 40 |
| Hawaii | $88,390 | 150 |
| Missouri | $86,940 | 40 |
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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Educational Services
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Engineering Services
Scientific Research and Development Services
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
