How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Seattle?
$74,630a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $35.88 an hour or $6,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.88
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 55
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,340Median: $74,630Highest 10%: $109,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,340 | $26.61 | |
| 25th | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| Median | $74,630 | $35.88 | |
| 75th | $96,080 | $46.19 | |
| 90th | $109,600 | $52.67 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| Portland, OR | $85,160 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $35.88 ($74,630 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $74,630 against $70,770 nationally, 5% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $74,790, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
14 of 55 metro areas with data.
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,600 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.