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Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in New Mexico

Anthropologists and Archeologists in New Mexico earn a median of $68,180 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$68,180
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($70,770)
Rank among states
20 of 45
Jobs in the state
230

Pay range in New Mexico

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,840; the top 10% earn over $98,530. Nationally the range is $49,050 to $108,060.

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Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in New Mexico

How much do anthropologists and archeologists make in New Mexico?

The median is $68,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,840 and the top 10% earn over $98,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Mexico a good state for anthropologists and archeologists?

On pay alone it ranks 20 of 45 (−4% 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