Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $48,840 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $48,400
90th percentile $87,010
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,400
    25th
    $48,840
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $78,670
    90th
    $87,010

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 57% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 43% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $75,410
    Michigan $68,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $63,650
    Savannah, GA $56,050

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Atlanta, GA is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Atlanta, GA is 24.8% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,400 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,840.