Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in California
Anthropologists and Archeologists in California earn a median of $72,240 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,240
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($70,770)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,140; the top 10% earn over $104,770. Nationally the range is $49,050 to $108,060.
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Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in California
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make in California?
The median is $72,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,140 and the top 10% earn over $104,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for anthropologists and archeologists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 45 (+2% vs. the national median of $70,770). Living costs are not included.