Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Illinois
Anthropologists and Archeologists in Illinois earn a median of $59,560 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($70,770)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,280; the top 10% earn over $90,660. Nationally the range is $49,050 to $108,060.
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Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Illinois
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make in Illinois?
The median is $59,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,280 and the top 10% earn over $90,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for anthropologists and archeologists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 45 (−16% vs. the national median of $70,770). Living costs are not included.