SOC 25-1061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary — Missouri
Missouri
In Missouri the median wage for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $130,500 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Missouri the median wage for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $130,500 a year. That is 31.0% more than the national median of $99,650. Pay ranges from under $76,060 at the tenth percentile to more than $280,120 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $94,730 to $214,020.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Missouri ranks number 1st out of 31 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 733 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 32nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,060 | −23.7% |
| 25th | $94,730 | −4.9% |
| Median (50th) | $130,500 | +31.0% |
| 75th | $214,020 | +114.8% |
| 90th | $280,120 | +181.1% |
| Mean | $151,800 | +52.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $130,500 goes as far as $143,722 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 44.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$130,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$143,722US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $130,500 a year, 31.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,060 to $280,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 31 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in Missouri?
The median annual wage is $130,500, 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 $99,650, so pay in Missouri is 31.0% 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 Missouri earns more than $280,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,060 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Missouri. 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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