Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $80,670 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.78
10th percentile $58,110
90th percentile $118,480
Employed locally 150
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,110
    25th
    $59,560
    50th (median)
    $80,670
    75th
    $104,510
    90th
    $118,480

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 85% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 15% 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
    Anchorage, AK $101,070
    Oregon $79,790
    Bend, OR $78,500
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $75,410
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,960
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,630

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Portland, OR-WA is $38.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 24.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,110 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,560.