SOC 19-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Anthropologists and Archeologists — Alaska
Alaska · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Alaska is $89,810 per year, well above the national median of $70,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Alaska is $89,810 per year, well above the national median of $70,770. The gap of 26.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $62,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $130,270 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,000 to $108,660.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Alaska ranks 4th by median wage. Anchorage leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $94,210. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 146th of 515 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,550 | −11.6% |
| 25th | $76,000 | +7.4% |
| Median (50th) | $89,810 | +26.9% |
| 75th | $108,660 | +53.5% |
| 90th | $130,270 | +84.1% |
| Mean | $92,630 | +30.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alaska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $94,210 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $89,810 buys what $87,705 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,705US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,810 a year, 26.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,550 to $130,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anchorage, at $94,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Alaska?
The median annual wage is $89,810, or $43.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $70,770, so pay in Alaska is 26.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska earns more than $130,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,550 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Anchorage, at $94,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Alaska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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