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How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Tennessee?

$60,310a year

Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in Tennessee. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,026 a month.

Hourly
$29.00
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among states
37 of 45
Jobs in the state
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,450Median: $60,310Highest 10%: $93,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,450$20.89
25th$50,490$24.27
Median$60,310$29.00
75th$76,920$36.98
90th$93,370$44.89

Cities in Tennessee

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Knoxville, TN$60,900
Nashville, TN$60,780
Salaries for every job in Tennessee

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for anthropologist and archeologists.

34. Wisconsin$63,130
35. Arkansas$62,160
36. New Hampshire$61,160
37. Tennessee$60,310
38. Illinois$59,560
39. Florida$59,270
40. Ohio$59,160
Anthropologist and Archeologist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.00 ($60,310 a year).

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

No: $60,310 against $70,770 nationally, 15% less.

Where does Tennessee rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?

Tennessee ranks 37 of 45 states.

Which city in Tennessee pays anthropologist and archeologists the most?

Knoxville, TN, with a median of $60,900 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.