SOC 19-3091 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Anthropologists and Archeologists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$70,770
- 10th percentile
- $49,050
- 25th percentile
- $59,400
- Median
- $70,770
- 75th percentile
- $89,670
- 90th percentile
- $108,060
- Mean
- $75,620
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 8,990.
That median is 38.8% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 70 | $65,130 | $117,080 | $127,300 |
| Boise City, ID | 90 | $66,390 | $104,250 | $104,250 |
| Anchorage, AK | 60 | $62,550 | $94,210 | $130,270 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 250 | $48,640 | $87,400 | $136,660 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 130 | $61,340 | $85,160 | $128,700 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 170 | $60,530 | $84,530 | $148,830 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 30 | $62,890 | $80,270 | $116,170 |
| Richmond, VA | Not available | $63,460 | $80,230 | $107,620 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 50 | $58,950 | $79,780 | $113,920 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 200 | $64,500 | $79,530 | $132,390 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 40 | $52,120 | $77,830 | $115,210 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 90 | $64,150 | $76,010 | $102,300 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 350 | $62,620 | $75,480 | $101,740 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 120 | $55,340 | $74,630 | $109,550 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 40 | $58,780 | $74,490 | $112,320 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 30 | $37,730 | $74,400 | $111,310 |
| Tucson, AZ | 90 | $50,210 | $73,860 | $154,880 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 40 | $50,320 | $72,740 | $108,450 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 100 | $60,310 | $70,690 | $110,520 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 80 | $37,920 | $68,180 | $110,470 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 80 | $78,750 | $121,300 | $126,420 |
| Nebraska | 40 | $50,440 | $94,520 | $131,270 |
| Connecticut | Not available | $46,550 | $91,420 | $117,070 |
| Alaska | 130 | $62,550 | $89,810 | $130,270 |
| Idaho | 170 | $63,130 | $88,710 | $104,250 |
| Oregon | 240 | $63,130 | $84,970 | $119,570 |
| Hawaii | 210 | $60,530 | $84,530 | $143,840 |
| Virginia | 320 | $47,420 | $80,230 | $107,620 |
| Pennsylvania | 130 | $49,750 | $79,660 | $99,560 |
| Montana | 80 | $60,900 | $79,420 | $110,190 |
| Wyoming | 80 | $40,070 | $76,400 | $100,420 |
| Alabama | 170 | $40,960 | $75,690 | $82,880 |
| Washington | 260 | $54,560 | $74,790 | $116,210 |
| Utah | 120 | $53,380 | $73,920 | $103,380 |
| North Carolina | 200 | $52,370 | $73,130 | $109,300 |
| California | 2,060 | $55,140 | $72,240 | $104,770 |
| Kentucky | 70 | $41,650 | $72,230 | $106,330 |
| Oklahoma | 90 | $46,070 | $71,740 | $97,470 |
| Puerto Rico | 40 | $36,910 | $70,950 | $111,310 |
| Colorado | 250 | $42,300 | $68,620 | $116,060 |
| New Mexico | 230 | $47,840 | $68,180 | $98,530 |
| Texas | 430 | $57,340 | $67,700 | $109,270 |
| Iowa | 40 | $47,770 | $67,270 | $94,290 |
| New York | 120 | $40,110 | $67,220 | $114,880 |
| Missouri | 80 | $63,130 | $66,930 | $100,420 |
| New Jersey | 140 | $56,320 | $66,230 | $101,810 |
| Minnesota | 140 | $48,390 | $65,920 | $102,910 |
| Arizona | 500 | $49,500 | $65,290 | $105,060 |
| Michigan | Not available | $60,270 | $64,700 | $97,470 |
| Nevada | 230 | $55,320 | $64,390 | $99,640 |
| North Dakota | Not available | $46,730 | $63,830 | $87,310 |
| Indiana | 70 | $46,180 | $63,730 | $94,490 |
| South Carolina | 50 | $51,310 | $63,130 | $100,420 |
| South Dakota | 40 | $50,110 | $63,130 | $97,470 |
| Wisconsin | 40 | $33,430 | $63,130 | $97,470 |
| Arkansas | 60 | $49,430 | $62,160 | $100,420 |
| New Hampshire | 40 | $47,590 | $61,160 | $92,600 |
| Tennessee | 160 | $43,450 | $60,310 | $93,370 |
| Illinois | 140 | $50,280 | $59,560 | $90,660 |
| Florida | 620 | $44,660 | $59,270 | $95,180 |
| Ohio | 70 | $40,580 | $59,160 | $79,750 |
| Georgia | 150 | $45,750 | $58,990 | $99,030 |
| West Virginia | 50 | $37,020 | $54,340 | $106,330 |
| Maryland | 220 | $46,760 | $54,160 | $105,420 |
| Louisiana | 110 | $40,490 | $47,750 | $103,380 |
| Kansas | 60 | $36,400 | $41,870 | $63,130 |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists is $70,770. Employment is 8,990.
How does Anthropologists and Archeologists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Anthropologists and Archeologists is 38.8% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Anthropologists and Archeologists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is highest on this page's list at $117,080.