Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $59,950 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $49,070
90th percentile $89,860
Employed locally 90
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,070
    25th
    $53,550
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $77,940
    90th
    $89,860

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 86% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 14% 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
    Tucson, AZ $63,260
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,210

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Biological Scientists, All Other $82,220
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,640
    Conservation Scientists $83,120
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,270
    Biological Technicians $49,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Flagstaff, AZ is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 7.6% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,070 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,550.