Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $62,330 -4% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $49,750
90th percentile $121,180
Employed locally 50
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,750
    25th
    $57,340
    50th (median)
    $62,330
    75th
    $102,570
    90th
    $121,180

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 84% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 16% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,840

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in San Antonio, TX is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.26 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Anthropologists and Archeologists salaries?

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in San Antonio, TX is 4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,750 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,340.