Anthropologists and Archeologists salary
in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
- Middle 50%
- $65,610–$104,770
- vs U.S. median
- +12%
- Metro rank
- #2 of 6
Anthropologists and Archeologists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro earn a median of $79,530 a year, based on BLS estimates for 200 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% above the U.S. median of $70,770 and 10% above the CA statewide median of $72,240. It ranks #2 of 6 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE200 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in other CA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $75,480 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $66,160 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,240 |
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Questions
What is the average Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Sacramento?
The BLS median is $79,530 a year (May 2025). Half of the 200 jobs pay between $65,610 and $104,770. The 10th percentile is $64,500 and the 90th is $132,390.
Is Sacramento a high-paying metro for Anthropologists and Archeologists?
That is 12% above the U.S. median of $70,770 and 10% above the CA statewide median of $72,240. It ranks #2 of 6 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists make an hour in Sacramento?
About $38.24 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $79,530 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.54–$50.37 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.