How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make in Washington?
$87,400a year
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $42.02 an hour or $7,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.02
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 55
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,640Median: $87,400Highest 10%: $136,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,640 | $23.38 | |
| 25th | $54,160 | $26.04 | |
| Median | $87,400 | $42.02 | |
| 75th | $118,600 | $57.00 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.70 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for anthropologist and archeologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $42.02 ($87,400 a year).
Do anthropologist and archeologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $87,400 against $70,770 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Washington rank for anthropologist and archeologist pay?
4 of 55 metro areas with data.
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,700 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.