Anthropologists and Archeologists salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $54,160–$118,560
- vs U.S. median
- +23%
- Metro rank
- #1 of 6
Anthropologists and Archeologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $87,400 a year, based on BLS estimates for 250 jobs (May 2025). That is 23% above the U.S. median of $70,770. It ranks #1 of 6 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE250 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $87,400 a year (May 2025). Half of the 250 jobs pay between $54,160 and $118,560. The 10th percentile is $48,640 and the 90th is $136,660.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Anthropologists and Archeologists?
That is 23% above the U.S. median of $70,770. It ranks #1 of 6 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists make an hour in Washington?
About $42.02 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $87,400 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $26.04–$57.00 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.