How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $38.36 an hour or $6,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.36
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 55
- Jobs in the area
- 50
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,950 | $28.34 | |
| 25th | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| Median | $79,780 | $38.36 | |
| 75th | $90,520 | $43.52 | |
| 90th | $113,900 | $54.77 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $164,900 |
| Economist | $139,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,200 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
| Psychologist | $120,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $112,700 |
| Biological Scientist | $106,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,000 |
| Microbiologist | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $38.36 ($79,780 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $79,780 against $70,770 nationally, 13% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $79,660, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
9 of 55 metro areas with data.
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,900 or more.
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.