Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • California
Anthropologists and Archeologists in California earn a median salary of $73,206 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +12.8% vs the national median of $64,910. An estimated 960 anthropologists and archeologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $62,670 to $84,360 depending on location.
$73,206
Avg median salary in California
$84,360
Highest paying metro
$62,670
Lowest paying metro
960
Employed in California
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Anthropologists and Archeologists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $84,360 | $62,190 | $106,850 | 50 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,890 | $67,750 | $102,540 | 170 |
| San Francisco, CA | $79,740 | $65,310 | $99,650 | 90 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,010 | $64,190 | $93,870 | 90 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $74,960 | $60,890 | $91,890 | 50 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $74,630 | $66,140 | $91,890 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,490 | $60,320 | $91,770 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,190 | $60,160 | $80,770 | 240 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $66,040 | $61,140 | $81,860 | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $63,290 | $53,430 | $69,720 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,670 | $53,570 | $82,620 | 130 |