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Anthropologists and Archeologists

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Average base salary
$78,000 / year
$6,500 per month · $37.50 per hour

25th percentile
$61,500
Average
$78,000
75th percentile
$93,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
About this role

Anthropologists and Archeologists is a professional role in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family, focused on Anthropologists and Archeologists work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Anthropologists and Archeologists pays 22% below the average across 48 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,000).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Anthropologists and Archeologists make?

The average base salary for a Anthropologists and Archeologists in the United States is $78,000 per year, or about $37.50 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $61,500 and $93,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?

The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,000 across 48 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

Need a defensible market price for this role?
WePayFairly data is compiled from published survey sources and maintained by compensation professionals.

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