How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Illinois?
$59,560a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in Illinois. That is $28.63 an hour or $4,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.63
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,280Median: $59,560Highest 10%: $90,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,280 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $52,260 | $25.13 | |
| Median | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| 75th | $68,450 | $32.91 | |
| 90th | $90,660 | $43.59 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $72,740 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| 35. Arkansas | $62,160 |
| 36. New Hampshire | $61,160 |
| 37. Tennessee | $60,310 |
| 38. Illinois | $59,560 |
| 39. Florida | $59,270 |
| 40. Ohio | $59,160 |
| 41. Georgia | $58,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.63 ($59,560 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $59,560 against $70,770 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Illinois rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
Illinois ranks 38 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays anthropologist and archeologists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $72,740 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.