How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Atlanta?
$59,330a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $28.52 an hour or $4,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.52
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 55
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,550Median: $59,330Highest 10%: $92,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,550 | $24.30 | |
| 25th | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| Median | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 75th | $77,890 | $37.45 | |
| 90th | $92,330 | $44.39 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| Microbiologist | $109,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $28.52 ($59,330 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $59,330 against $70,770 nationally, 16% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $58,990, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
48 of 55 metro areas with data.
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,330 or more.
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.