How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Louisiana?
$47,750a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in Louisiana. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,490Median: $47,750Highest 10%: $103,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,490 | $19.47 | |
| 25th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| Median | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $84,020 | $40.39 | |
| 90th | $103,400 | $49.70 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $47,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| 41. Georgia | $58,990 |
| 42. West Virginia | $54,340 |
| 43. Maryland | $54,160 |
| 44. Louisiana | $47,750 |
| 45. Kansas | $41,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $22.96 ($47,750 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $47,750 against $70,770 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
Louisiana ranks 44 of 45 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays anthropologist and archeologists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $47,750 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.