Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Missouri$151,800
- California$132,310
- Connecticut$128,490
- Maryland$122,380
- Massachusetts$119,880
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Ohio$80,320
- North Carolina$81,170
- South Carolina$83,440
- Colorado$84,550
- Illinois$86,340
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $151,800 | $130,500 | $73 | +42% | 160 |
| 2 | California | $132,310 | $128,370 | $64 | +23.8% | 630 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $128,490 | $112,860 | $62 | +20.2% | 100 |
| 4 | Maryland | $122,380 | $104,770 | $59 | +14.5% | 70 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $119,880 | $107,390 | $58 | +12.2% | 250 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $117,580 | $106,470 | $57 | +10% | 50 |
| 7 | Iowa | $116,920 | $86,390 | $56 | +9.4% | 40 |
| 8 | Oregon | $116,250 | $103,110 | $56 | +8.8% | 140 |
| 9 | New York | $112,960 | $99,500 | $54 | +5.7% | 670 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $108,810 | $102,140 | $52 | +1.8% | 60 |
| 11 | Texas | $106,780 | $102,060 | $51 | -0.1% | 280 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $104,200 | $100,880 | $50 | -2.5% | 140 |
| 13 | Michigan | $103,800 | $104,890 | $50 | -2.9% | 170 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $101,920 | $82,910 | $49 | -4.6% | 190 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $101,460 | $104,510 | $49 | -5.1% | 40 |
| 16 | Virginia | $100,400 | $94,260 | $48 | -6.1% | 230 |
| 17 | Maine | $98,390 | $85,900 | $47 | -7.9% | 40 |
| 18 | Indiana | $97,570 | $85,460 | $47 | -8.7% | 110 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $97,370 | $97,660 | $47 | -8.9% | 90 |
| 20 | Utah | $97,180 | $78,720 | $47 | -9.1% | 60 |
| 21 | Arizona | $96,570 | $80,720 | $46 | -9.6% | 100 |
| 22 | Washington | $92,370 | $86,160 | $44 | -13.6% | 140 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $91,410 | $98,160 | $44 | -14.5% | 80 |
| 24 | Alaska | $91,240 | $101,700 | $44 | -14.6% | 40 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $89,380 | $77,750 | $43 | -16.4% | 90 |
| 26 | Florida | $88,300 | $76,460 | $42 | -17.4% | 60 |
| 27 | Illinois | $86,340 | $84,790 | $42 | -19.2% | 180 |
| 28 | Colorado | $84,550 | $78,780 | $41 | -20.9% | 170 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $83,440 | $80,370 | $40 | -21.9% | 40 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $81,170 | $64,380 | $39 | -24.1% | 250 |
| 31 | Ohio | $80,320 | $76,440 | $39 | -24.9% | 180 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 27 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $199,310 | $183,150 | 40 |
| 2 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $159,680 | $162,740 | 40 |
| 3 | Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $133,150 | $126,320 | — |
| 4 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $131,660 | $128,180 | 180 |
| 5 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $129,380 | $117,780 | 130 |
| 6 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $113,550 | $130,420 | 30 |
| 7 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $106,480 | $120,440 | 190 |
| 8 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $105,960 | $114,110 | 140 |
| 9 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $105,430 | $132,490 | 40 |
| 10 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $105,240 | $116,380 | 100 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $111,670 | $124,460 | 580 |
| 2 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $107,080 | $124,770 | 880 |
| 3 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $107,080 | $124,770 | 880 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $104,210 | $125,350 | 300 |
| 5 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $103,050 | $111,480 | 1,480 |
| 6 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $103,050 | $111,480 | 1,470 |
| 7 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $102,720 | $110,960 | 1,490 |
| 8 | Educational Services | $99,740 | $107,010 | 5,230 |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $99,740 | $105,830 | 4,480 |
| 10 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $99,740 | $107,010 | 5,230 |
| 11 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $99,650 | $106,880 | 5,240 |
| 12 | Junior Colleges | $99,250 | $114,130 | 750 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $99,650 per year (mean $106,880), and about 80% earn between $57,840 and $171,310.
How much do anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $51 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $106,880 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary the most?
Missouri has the highest average pay for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary at $151,800 per year (median $130,500).
What is the job outlook for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +2.7% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 500 openings per year.