How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Massachusetts?
$121,300a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in Massachusetts. That is $58.32 an hour or $10,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.32
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,750Median: $121,300Highest 10%: $126,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| 25th | $85,990 | $41.34 | |
| Median | $121,300 | $58.32 | |
| 75th | $121,700 | $58.51 | |
| 90th | $126,400 | $60.78 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $117,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| 1. Massachusetts | $121,300 |
| 2. Nebraska | $94,520 |
| 3. Connecticut | $91,420 |
| 4. Alaska | $89,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $58.32 ($121,300 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $121,300 against $70,770 nationally, 71% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 1 of 45 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays anthropologist and archeologists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $117,100 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.