Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $76,010 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.55
10th percentile $64,150
90th percentile $102,300
Employed locally 90
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,150
    25th
    $64,190
    50th (median)
    $76,010
    75th
    $93,870
    90th
    $102,300

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 48% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 52% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,640
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $85,870
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $84,360
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $82,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,740

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other$132,630
    Biological Technicians$71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$75,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in San Jose, CA is $36.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in San Jose, CA is 17.1% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,150 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,190.