How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Salt Lake City?
$60,980a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $29.32 an hour or $5,082 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.32
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 55
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,600Median: $60,980Highest 10%: $103,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| 25th | $60,830 | $29.25 | |
| Median | $60,980 | $29.32 | |
| 75th | $77,450 | $37.24 | |
| 90th | $103,400 | $49.70 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $136,200 |
| Physical Scientist | $123,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $100,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $99,160 |
| Biological Scientist | $98,690 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,200 |
| Hydrologist | $94,420 |
| Conservation Scientist | $93,470 |
| Geoscientist | $93,030 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $91,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $29.32 ($60,980 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
No: $60,980 against $70,770 nationally, 14% less.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $73,920, so Salt Lake City pays 18% less.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
41 of 55 metro areas with data.
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,400 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.