Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary by State
The national median pay for anthropologists and archeologists is $70,770 a year. By state, it ranges from $41,870 in Kansas to $121,300 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,050
- 25th percentile
- $59,400
- Median
- $70,770
- 75th percentile
- $89,670
- Top 10%
- $108,060
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 8,990 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $121,300 | +71% | $78,750 | $126,420 | 80 |
| 2 | Nebraska | $94,520 | +34% | $50,440 | $131,270 | 40 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $91,420 | +29% | $46,550 | $117,070 | Not published |
| 4 | Alaska | $89,810 | +27% | $62,550 | $130,270 | 130 |
| 5 | Idaho | $88,710 | +25% | $63,130 | $104,250 | 170 |
| 6 | Oregon | $84,970 | +20% | $63,130 | $119,570 | 240 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $84,530 | +19% | $60,530 | $143,840 | 210 |
| 8 | Virginia | $80,230 | +13% | $47,420 | $107,620 | 320 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $79,660 | +13% | $49,750 | $99,560 | 130 |
| 10 | Montana | $79,420 | +12% | $60,900 | $110,190 | 80 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $76,400 | +8% | $40,070 | $100,420 | 80 |
| 12 | Alabama | $75,690 | +7% | $40,960 | $82,880 | 170 |
| 13 | Washington | $74,790 | +6% | $54,560 | $116,210 | 260 |
| 14 | Utah | $73,920 | +4% | $53,380 | $103,380 | 120 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $73,130 | +3% | $52,370 | $109,300 | 200 |
| 16 | California | $72,240 | +2% | $55,140 | $104,770 | 2,060 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $72,230 | +2% | $41,650 | $106,330 | 70 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $71,740 | +1% | $46,070 | $97,470 | 90 |
| 19 | Colorado | $68,620 | −3% | $42,300 | $116,060 | 250 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $68,180 | −4% | $47,840 | $98,530 | 230 |
| 21 | Texas | $67,700 | −4% | $57,340 | $109,270 | 430 |
| 22 | Iowa | $67,270 | −5% | $47,770 | $94,290 | 40 |
| 23 | New York | $67,220 | −5% | $40,110 | $114,880 | 120 |
| 24 | Missouri | $66,930 | −5% | $63,130 | $100,420 | 80 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $66,230 | −6% | $56,320 | $101,810 | 140 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $65,920 | −7% | $48,390 | $102,910 | 140 |
| 27 | Arizona | $65,290 | −8% | $49,500 | $105,060 | 500 |
| 28 | Michigan | $64,700 | −9% | $60,270 | $97,470 | Not published |
| 29 | Nevada | $64,390 | −9% | $55,320 | $99,640 | 230 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $63,830 | −10% | $46,730 | $87,310 | Not published |
| 31 | Indiana | $63,730 | −10% | $46,180 | $94,490 | 70 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $63,130 | −11% | $51,310 | $100,420 | 50 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $63,130 | −11% | $50,110 | $97,470 | 40 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $63,130 | −11% | $33,430 | $97,470 | 40 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $62,160 | −12% | $49,430 | $100,420 | 60 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $61,160 | −14% | $47,590 | $92,600 | 40 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $60,310 | −15% | $43,450 | $93,370 | 160 |
| 38 | Illinois | $59,560 | −16% | $50,280 | $90,660 | 140 |
| 39 | Florida | $59,270 | −16% | $44,660 | $95,180 | 620 |
| 40 | Ohio | $59,160 | −16% | $40,580 | $79,750 | 70 |
| 41 | Georgia | $58,990 | −17% | $45,750 | $99,030 | 150 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $54,340 | −23% | $37,020 | $106,330 | 50 |
| 43 | Maryland | $54,160 | −23% | $46,760 | $105,420 | 220 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $47,750 | −33% | $40,490 | $103,380 | 110 |
| 45 | Kansas | $41,870 | −41% | $36,400 | $63,130 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary questions
Which state pays anthropologists and archeologists the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $121,300 a year (+71% vs. the national median of $70,770). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays anthropologists and archeologists the least?
Kansas, with a median of $41,870 a year (−41% vs. national).
Where do most anthropologists and archeologists work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,060, with a median of $72,240.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.