Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $61,840 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $46,520
90th percentile $99,500
Employed locally 90
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,520
    25th
    $61,820
    50th (median)
    $61,840
    75th
    $75,960
    90th
    $99,500

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 77% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 23% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,120
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,330

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Houston, TX is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Houston, TX is 4.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,520 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,820.