How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in California?
$72,240a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in California. That is $34.73 an hour or $6,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.73
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,140Median: $72,240Highest 10%: $104,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,140 | $26.51 | |
| 25th | $62,620 | $30.11 | |
| Median | $72,240 | $34.73 | |
| 75th | $87,940 | $42.28 | |
| 90th | $104,800 | $50.37 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $79,530 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,010 |
| San Francisco, CA | $75,480 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,490 |
| Oxnard, CA | $66,620 |
| San Diego, CA | $66,160 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $66,040 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,240 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| 13. Washington | $74,790 |
| 14. Utah | $73,920 |
| 15. North Carolina | $73,130 |
| 16. California | $72,240 |
| 17. Kentucky | $72,230 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $71,740 |
| 19. Colorado | $68,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $34.73 ($72,240 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $72,240 against $70,770 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
California ranks 16 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays anthropologist and archeologists the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $79,530 a year.
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.