Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $99,650, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $99,650
- Mean annual wage
- $106,880
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 5,240
5,240 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,840 | — |
| 25th percentile | $75,200 | — |
| Median (50th) | $99,650 | — |
| 75th percentile | $128,750 | — |
| 90th percentile | $171,310 | — |
Highest-paying states for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $130,500 | 160 |
| California | $128,370 | 630 |
| Connecticut | $112,860 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $107,390 | 250 |
| District of Columbia | $106,470 | 50 |
| Michigan | $104,890 | 170 |
| Maryland | $104,770 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $104,510 | 40 |
| Oregon | $103,110 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $102,140 | 60 |
Lowest-paying states
- North Carolina: $64,380 median annual wage
- Ohio: $76,440 median annual wage
- Florida: $76,460 median annual wage
- Wisconsin: $77,750 median annual wage
- Utah: $78,720 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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