How much does an anthropologist make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,711 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $5,434
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,300 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $80,700 |
| 3. United States | $80,530 |
| 4. Germany | $74,320 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $353 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist$124,700
- Historian$106,300
- Psychologist$100,400
- Social worker$61,080
- Religious professionals$58,380
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Massachusetts | $110,100 |
| North Carolina | $97,770 |
| Nebraska | $94,520 |
| Alaska | $94,130 |
| Kentucky | $91,620 |
| Connecticut | $91,420 |
| Idaho | $88,710 |
| Virginia | $88,260 |
| Maryland | $85,590 |
| California | $85,050 |
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| Washington | $85,040 |
| Oregon | $84,970 |
| Hawaii | $84,530 |
| Michigan | $82,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,660 |
| Montana | $79,420 |
| Missouri | $78,630 |
| Illinois | $77,460 |
| Wyoming | $76,400 |
| Alabama | $75,690 |
| Utah | $73,920 |
| Ohio | $71,960 |
| Oklahoma | $71,740 |
| Texas | $71,080 |
| Colorado | $68,620 |
| New Mexico | $68,180 |
| Iowa | $67,270 |
| New York | $67,220 |
| New Jersey | $66,230 |
| Minnesota | $65,920 |
| Arizona | $65,290 |
| Nevada | $64,390 |
| North Dakota | $63,830 |
| Indiana | $63,730 |
| South Carolina | $63,130 |
| South Dakota | $63,130 |
| Wisconsin | $63,130 |
| Arkansas | $62,160 |
| New Hampshire | $61,160 |
| Tennessee | $60,310 |
| Georgia | $58,990 |
| Florida | $56,740 |
| West Virginia | $54,340 |
| Louisiana | $47,750 |
| Kansas | $41,870 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $70,770 |
| Sociologist | $106,000 |
| Geographer | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,711 a month, $80,530 a year.
How much does an anthropologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $53,890 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $122,700.
Which country pays an anthropologist the most?
United States, with a median of $80,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an anthropologist the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $110,100 a year.
Does an anthropologist make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $80,530 a year against $74,320 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an anthropologist or an economist?
An economist: $124,700 a year against $80,530 for an anthropologist, 1.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate