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How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Michigan?

$64,700a year

Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in Michigan. That is $31.11 an hour or $5,392 a month.

Hourly
$31.11
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among states
28 of 45
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,270Median: $64,700Highest 10%: $97,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$60,270$28.98
25th$60,440$29.06
Median$64,700$31.11
75th$67,140$32.28
90th$97,470$46.86

Cities in Michigan

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Detroit, MI$64,860
Lansing, MI$62,520
Salaries for every job in Michigan

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for anthropologist and archeologists.

25. New Jersey$66,230
26. Minnesota$65,920
27. Arizona$65,290
28. Michigan$64,700
29. Nevada$64,390
30. North Dakota$63,830
31. Indiana$63,730
Anthropologist and Archeologist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Michigan?

The median hourly pay in Michigan is $31.11 ($64,700 a year).

Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Michigan than the national average?

No: $64,700 against $70,770 nationally, 9% less.

Where does Michigan rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?

Michigan ranks 28 of 45 states.

Which city in Michigan pays anthropologist and archeologists the most?

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $64,860 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.