Anthropologists and Archeologists salary
The BLS estimates 8,990 Anthropologists and Archeologists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $70,770 (May 2025, SOC 19-3091). Across 6 metros with published figures, medians range from $63,010 in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ to $87,400 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,990 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$87,400 · 250 jobs
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$79,530 · 200 jobs
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$75,480 · 350 jobs
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$66,160 · 230 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$65,240 · 540 jobs
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$63,010 · 270 jobs
LARGEST METROS
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$65,240 · 540 jobs
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$75,480 · 350 jobs
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$63,010 · 270 jobs
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$87,400 · 250 jobs
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$66,160 · 230 jobs
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$79,530 · 200 jobs
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Questions
What is the median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in the U.S.?
$70,770 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $59,400–$89,670.
Where do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($87,400), Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($79,530), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($75,480). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.