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Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Iowa

Anthropologists and Archeologists in Iowa earn a median of $67,270 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$67,270
vs. U.S. median
−5% ($70,770)
Rank among states
22 of 45
Jobs in the state
40

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,770; the top 10% earn over $94,290. Nationally the range is $49,050 to $108,060.

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Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Iowa

How much do anthropologists and archeologists make in Iowa?

The median is $67,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,770 and the top 10% earn over $94,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for anthropologists and archeologists?

On pay alone it ranks 22 of 45 (−5% vs. the national median of $70,770). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses