The average salary for a anthropologists and archeologist in the United States is $69,780, but the range typically falls between $50,510 and $82,000. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $33.55, with a range between $24.29 and $39.42.
There are approximately 7,720 people employed as a anthropologists and archeologist in the United States. With California, Arizona, Texas employing the highest number of anthropologists and archeologists.The state with the best pay for a anthropologists and archeologist is Nebraska, with an average annual salary of $90,210, while Connecticut has the lowest average annual salary of $51,330.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $43,770 | $21.04 |
| 25th Percentile | $50,510 | $24.29 |
| Median | $63,800 | $30.67 |
| 75th Percentile | $82,000 | $39.42 |
| 90th Percentile | $102,150 | $49.11 |
The salary of a anthropologists and archeologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a anthropologists and archeologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for anthropologists and archeologists are Nebraska, Alaska, Michigan, Hawaii, Louisiana while the worst states are Connecticut, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,740 | $61,500 | $78,050 |
| Alaska | $56,030 | $84,320 | $114,400 |
| Arizona | $46,210 | $69,880 | $123,200 |
| Arkansas | $43,330 | $64,090 | $88,340 |
| California | $51,420 | $76,930 | $108,740 |
| Colorado | $46,700 | $68,070 | $96,620 |
| Connecticut | $39,110 | $51,330 | $65,470 |
| Florida | $38,860 | $58,370 | $84,290 |
| Georgia | $41,420 | $59,680 | $96,200 |
| Hawaii | $42,240 | $85,720 | $133,900 |
| Idaho | $48,280 | $73,900 | $96,620 |
| Illinois | $42,160 | $62,000 | $92,860 |
| Indiana | $44,410 | $63,770 | $88,670 |
| Iowa | $36,510 | $57,840 | $82,910 |
| Kentucky | $29,520 | $62,970 | $98,490 |
| Louisiana | $49,710 | $76,570 | $107,660 |
| Maryland | $38,900 | $69,810 | $98,490 |
| Michigan | $56,970 | $91,890 | $138,440 |
| Minnesota | $47,060 | $74,600 | $116,810 |
| Missouri | $43,680 | $71,640 | $102,150 |
| Montana | $53,090 | $72,810 | $93,870 |
| Nebraska | $50,230 | $90,210 | $122,530 |
| Nevada | $56,250 | $76,000 | $99,380 |
| New Hampshire | $46,400 | $60,550 | $82,910 |
| New Jersey | $52,000 | $75,570 | $140,350 |
| New Mexico | $37,120 | $61,120 | $88,380 |
| New York | $37,390 | $57,780 | $88,840 |
| North Carolina | $42,920 | $70,990 | $96,620 |
| Ohio | $45,310 | $69,600 | $112,070 |
| Oklahoma | $43,590 | $67,770 | $96,370 |
| Oregon | $52,000 | $73,390 | $101,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,260 | $60,120 | $89,920 |
| Rhode Island | $53,390 | $71,410 | $94,320 |
| South Carolina | $42,490 | $65,520 | $91,100 |
| South Dakota | $45,740 | $64,440 | $96,620 |
| Tennessee | $40,060 | $56,700 | $91,100 |
| Texas | $44,820 | $63,760 | $99,380 |
| Utah | $56,750 | $74,580 | $100,030 |
| Virginia | $37,530 | $70,790 | $115,730 |
| Washington | $49,900 | $74,320 | $101,090 |
| West Virginia | $35,670 | $64,860 | $102,150 |
| Wisconsin | $43,190 | $62,280 | $88,340 |
| Wyoming | $51,090 | $68,140 | $89,810 |
Even between cities, the salary of a anthropologists and archeologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for anthropologists and archeologists is Urban Honolulu, HI with an average salary of $87,970.The city with the lowest average salary for anthropologists and archeologists is Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, FL with an average salary of $52,410.
Areas with highest average salaries for anthropologists and archeologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for anthropologists and archeologists
The number of anthropologists and archeologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of anthropologists and archeologists has increased by 540. On average, the number of anthropologists and archeologists has been increasing by 1.9% each year. The salary of anthropologists and archeologists has been decreasing. Since 2020, the salary of anthropologists and archeologists has decreased by $-180. On average, the salary of anthropologists and archeologists has been increasing by -0.1% each year.
Anthropologists and Archeologists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for anthropologists and archeologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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