How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $34.02 an hour or $5,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.02
- Average (mean)
- $75,620
- Jobs
- 8,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 25th | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| Median | $70,770 | $34.02 | |
| 75th | $89,670 | $43.11 | |
| 90th | $108,100 | $51.95 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Massachusetts | $121,300 |
| Nebraska | $94,520 |
| Connecticut | $91,420 |
| Alaska | $89,810 |
| Idaho | $88,710 |
| Oregon | $84,970 |
| Hawaii | $84,530 |
| Virginia | $80,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,660 |
| Montana | $79,420 |
| Wyoming | $76,400 |
| Alabama | $75,690 |
| Washington | $74,790 |
| Utah | $73,920 |
| North Carolina | $73,130 |
| California | $72,240 |
| Kentucky | $72,230 |
| Oklahoma | $71,740 |
| Colorado | $68,620 |
| New Mexico | $68,180 |
| Texas | $67,700 |
| Iowa | $67,270 |
| New York | $67,220 |
| Missouri | $66,930 |
| New Jersey | $66,230 |
| Minnesota | $65,920 |
| Arizona | $65,290 |
| Michigan | $64,700 |
| 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 |
| Illinois | $59,560 |
| Florida | $59,270 |
| Ohio | $59,160 |
| Georgia | $58,990 |
| West Virginia | $54,340 |
| Maryland | $54,160 |
| Louisiana | $47,750 |
| Kansas | $41,870 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $117,100 |
| Boise City, ID | $104,300 |
| Anchorage, AK | $94,210 |
| Washington, DC | $87,400 |
| Portland, OR | $85,160 |
| Honolulu, HI | $84,530 |
| Durham, NC | $80,270 |
| Richmond, VA | $80,230 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,780 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,530 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $77,830 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,010 |
| San Francisco, CA | $75,480 |
| Seattle, WA | $74,630 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,490 |
In other countries
Anthropologist and Archeologist belongs to the international group "Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals".
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- Urban and Regional Planner$89,320
- Geographer$102,000
- Historian$76,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $34.02 ($70,770 a year).
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make a month?
About $5,898 a month before tax, based on a median of $70,770 a year.
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,050 or less a year ($23.58 an hour); the top 10% make $108,100 or more.
Which state pays anthropologist and archeologists the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $121,300 a year, followed by Nebraska ($94,520) and Connecticut ($91,420).
Which city pays anthropologist and archeologists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $117,100 a year.
How many anthropologist and archeologists are there in the United States?
About 8,990 people work as anthropologist and archeologists.
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.