Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $60,210 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $46,820
90th percentile $99,900
Employed locally 350
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,820
    25th
    $49,880
    50th (median)
    $60,210
    75th
    $72,350
    90th
    $99,900

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 71% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 29% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,950

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
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    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Phoenix, AZ is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 7.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,820 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,880.