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Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in West Virginia

Anthropologists and Archeologists in West Virginia earn a median of $54,340 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$54,340
vs. U.S. median
−23% ($70,770)
Rank among states
42 of 45
Jobs in the state
50

Pay range in West Virginia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,020; the top 10% earn over $106,330. Nationally the range is $49,050 to $108,060.

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Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in West Virginia

How much do anthropologists and archeologists make in West Virginia?

The median is $54,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,020 and the top 10% earn over $106,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is West Virginia a good state for anthropologists and archeologists?

On pay alone it ranks 42 of 45 (−23% 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