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.
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
What Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondarys do
Typical education: Doctoral Degree
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Top skills:SpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingInstructingLearning StrategiesActive Listening
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Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary pay by experience level
Entry level$60,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$78,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$103,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$133,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$177,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
500
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
5,230 workers
$111,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
4,480 workers
$109,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
2,870 workers
$102,500
Educational Services, Privately Owned
1,480 workers
$115,500
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
880 workers
$129,000
Junior Colleges
750 workers
$118,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary pays 25% above the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $110,500 per year, or about $53.13 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $78,000 and $133,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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