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Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in United States

The median anthropologists and archeologists salary is $70,770 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$49,050
Median (p50)
$70,770
Top (p90)
$108,060
Sample size
8,990

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$49,050
p25$59,400
Median$70,770
p75$89,670
Top (p90)$108,060
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Anthropologists and Archeologists salary by region

Idaho$88,710
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$87,400
Oregon$84,970
Hawaii$84,530
Urban Honolulu, HI$84,530
Virginia$80,230
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$79,530
Alabama$75,690
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$75,480
Washington$74,790

Pay trend

Up 8.4% from 2023 to 2025.

$69,7802023
$71,0702024
$75,6202025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Anthropologists and Archeologists salary FAQs

What is the average Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in United States?

The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in United States is $70,770 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of anthropologists and archeologistss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Anthropologists and Archeologists earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $49,050 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $108,060 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $70,770.

Do Anthropologists and Archeologists salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Idaho is among the highest at $88,710, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Anthropologists and Archeologists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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