Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $54,620 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.26
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $85,530
Employed locally 130
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $47,270
    50th (median)
    $54,620
    75th
    $74,450
    90th
    $85,530

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 80% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Anthropologists and Archeologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $106,540
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,640
    Anchorage, AK $101,070
    Alaska $92,870
    Nebraska $92,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $92,620

    Nearby metros — Anthropologists and Archeologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $92,620
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $87,400
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $77,380
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,960
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,630
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $73,640

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74,190
    Physicists$175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,190
    School Psychologists$99,150
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Albuquerque, NM is $26.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.11 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Anthropologists and Archeologists salaries?

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 15.9% below the national median of $64,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,270.