SOC 25-1061 · May 2025 · United States
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $99,650 per year, measured over 5,240 jobs. The highest state median is in Missouri, at $130,500.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 102.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Missouri pays $130,500 and North Carolina pays $64,380.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $130,500 | 160 | |
| 2 | California | $128,370 | 630 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $112,860 | 100 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $107,390 | 250 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $106,470 | 50 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $104,890 | 170 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $104,770 | 70 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $104,510 | 40 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $103,110 | 140 | |
| 10 | Kentucky | $102,140 | 60 |
States with the most Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 670 | $99,500 | |
| 2 | California | 630 | $128,370 | |
| 3 | Texas | 280 | $102,060 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 250 | $107,390 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 250 | $64,380 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 230 | $94,260 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 190 | $82,910 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 180 | $84,790 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 180 | $76,440 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 170 | $78,780 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $199,310 | 40 |
| 2 | Riverside | $159,680 | 40 |
| 3 | Amherst Town | $133,150 | — |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $131,660 | 180 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $129,380 | 130 |
| 6 | Lexington | $113,550 | 30 |
| 7 | Boston | $106,480 | 190 |
| 8 | Washington | $105,960 | 140 |
| 9 | San Jose | $105,430 | 40 |
| 10 | Portland | $105,240 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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