Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $99,650 per year. Salaries range from $57,840 at the entry level to $171,310+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 5,240 anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$99,650
per year
Employment
5,240
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$57,840
25th percentile
$75,200
Median
$99,650
75th percentile
$128,750
90th percentile
$171,310
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.7%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$64K$131K■ No data
Top Paying States
Missouri
$131K
+31%
California
$128K
+29%
Connecticut
$113K
+13%
Massachusetts
$107K
+8%
District of Columbia
$106K
+7%
Michigan
$105K
+5%
Maryland
$105K
+5%
New Mexico
$105K
+5%
Oregon
$103K
+3%
Kentucky
$102K
+2%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $130,500 | +31.0% |
| California | $128,370 | +28.8% |
| Connecticut | $112,860 | +13.3% |
| Massachusetts | $107,390 | +7.8% |
| District of Columbia | $106,470 | +6.8% |
| Michigan | $104,890 | +5.3% |
| Maryland | $104,770 | +5.1% |
| New Mexico | $104,510 | +4.9% |
| Oregon | $103,110 | +3.5% |
| Kentucky | $102,140 | +2.5% |
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Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $199,310 | +100.0% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $159,680 | +60.2% |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $133,150 | +33.6% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $131,660 | +32.1% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $129,380 | +29.8% |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $113,550 | +13.9% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $106,480 | +6.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $105,960 | +6.3% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $105,430 | +5.8% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $105,240 | +5.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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