Anthropology and Archeology Teachers
O*NET title: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Also called: Anthropology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Also called: Adjunct Anthropology Instructor, Adjunct Anthropology Lecturer, Adjunct Instructor, Anthropology Adjunct Professor, Anthropology Department Chair, Anthropology Faculty Member
Median pay
$99,650
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$57,840 – $171,310
People employed
5,240
Holland code
SIA
Social · Investigative · Artistic
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
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- 1.Are you OK working more than 40 hours a week?
- 2.Are you OK with hours that change?
- 3.Do you want a lot of freedom to make your own decisions?
- 4.Do you want variety, with new tasks often?
- 5.Do you prefer a steady pace without constant deadlines?
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (30 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What anthropology and archeology teachers do
- 01Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
- 02Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- 03Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
- 04Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- 05Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- 06Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Skills that matter most
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Sociology and Anthropology
- History and Archeology
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Geography
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Achievement Orientation
- Social Orientation
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a graduate degree (O*NET Job Zone 5).
- Related work experience: over 1 year, up to and including 2 years.
- On-the-job training: none or short demonstration.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
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Career changes
Change from anthropology and archeology teachers
- Sociologists80% · +6%
- Anthropologists and Archeologists74% · −29%
- Political Scientists74% · +43%
- Speech-Language Pathologists71% · −2%
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses71% · group pay
Change into anthropology and archeology teachers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Anthropologists and Archeologists91% · $70,770
- Sociologists84% · $106,030
- Historians78% · $76,750
- Curators72% · $63,420
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists71% · $100,580
Majors that lead here
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Classical and Ancient Studies, Other
- Geoarcheaology
- Linguistics and Anthropology
- Anthropology, General
- Physical and Biological Anthropology
- Medical Anthropology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Forensic Anthropology
- Anthropology, Other
- Archeology
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.