Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $65,120 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.31
10th percentile $58,720
90th percentile $127,870
Employed locally 40
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,720
    25th
    $62,290
    50th (median)
    $65,120
    75th
    $103,920
    90th
    $127,870

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 75% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 25% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $68,810
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,840

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Dallas, TX is $31.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Dallas, TX is 0.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,720 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,290.