How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Denver?
$62,410a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $30.00 an hour or $5,201 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.00
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 55
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $62,410Highest 10%: $128,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $50,310 | $24.19 | |
| Median | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| 75th | $93,410 | $44.91 | |
| 90th | $128,400 | $61.75 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $30.00 ($62,410 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $62,410 against $70,770 nationally, 12% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $68,620, so Denver pays 9% less.
Where does Denver rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
37 of 55 metro areas with data.
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,400 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.