How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Houston?
$65,510a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.50 an hour or $5,459 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.50
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 55
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,090Median: $65,510Highest 10%: $105,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,090 | $28.41 | |
| 25th | $64,070 | $30.80 | |
| Median | $65,510 | $31.50 | |
| 75th | $79,410 | $38.18 | |
| 90th | $105,700 | $50.82 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| Austin, TX | $70,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,330 |
| Dallas, TX | $62,000 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $31.50 ($65,510 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $65,510 against $70,770 nationally, 7% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $67,700, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
28 of 55 metro areas with data.
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,700 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.