How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Boston?
$117,100a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $56.29 an hour or $9,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.29
- Vs. national median
- +65%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 55
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,130Median: $117,100Highest 10%: $127,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,130 | $31.31 | |
| 25th | $85,990 | $41.34 | |
| Median | $117,100 | $56.29 | |
| 75th | $121,700 | $58.51 | |
| 90th | $127,300 | $61.20 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $137,100 |
| Political Scientist | $133,900 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,600 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $129,500 |
| Chemist | $127,300 |
| Microbiologist | $122,400 |
| Historian | $121,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $121,300 |
| Epidemiologist | $115,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $56.29 ($117,100 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $117,100 against $70,770 nationally, 65% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $121,300, so Boston pays 3% less.
Where does Boston rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
1 of 55 metro areas with data.
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,300 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.