SOC 19-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Anthropologists and Archeologists — Connecticut
Connecticut
The median wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Connecticut is $91,420 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 Connecticut is $91,420 per year, well above the national median of $70,770. The gap of 29.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $49,810 and $100,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,550 and the ninetieth at $117,070.
Connecticut ranks number 3rd out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 176th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,550 | −34.2% |
| 25th | $49,810 | −29.6% |
| Median (50th) | $91,420 | +29.2% |
| 75th | $100,790 | +42.4% |
| 90th | $117,070 | +65.4% |
| Mean | $79,770 | +12.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $91,420 buys what $88,243 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,243US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,420 a year, 29.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,550 to $117,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $91,420, or $43.95 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 Connecticut is 29.2% 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 Connecticut earns more than $117,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,550 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.
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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