Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$95,770
↑ 26.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 26.9% since 2011 ($75,460 → $95,770)
🏆Peak year: 2021 at $97,340
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,770 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $93,650 | +10.2% |
| 2022 | $85,000 | -12.7% |
| 2021 | $97,340 | +9.1% |
| 2020 | $89,220 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | $86,220 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | $83,940 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $81,580 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | $81,350 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | $77,650 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | $74,750 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | $75,930 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | $76,020 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $75,460 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.