Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $68,810 +6% vs national
Median hourly $33.08
10th percentile $50,860
90th percentile $103,550
Employed locally 70
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,860
    25th
    $62,940
    50th (median)
    $68,810
    75th
    $82,770
    90th
    $103,550

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 70% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 30% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,120
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,840

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Austin, TX is $33.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Austin, TX is 6% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,860 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,940.