How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Pennsylvania?
$79,660a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in Pennsylvania. That is $38.30 an hour or $6,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.30
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,750Median: $79,660Highest 10%: $99,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| 25th | $60,090 | $28.89 | |
| Median | $79,660 | $38.30 | |
| 75th | $88,370 | $42.49 | |
| 90th | $99,560 | $47.87 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,780 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| 6. Oregon | $84,970 |
| 7. Hawaii | $84,530 |
| 8. Virginia | $80,230 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $79,660 |
| 10. Montana | $79,420 |
| 11. Wyoming | $76,400 |
| 12. Alabama | $75,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $38.30 ($79,660 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $79,660 against $70,770 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 9 of 45 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays anthropologist and archeologists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $79,780 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.