Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $70,530 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.91
10th percentile $53,220
90th percentile $96,660
Employed locally 40
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,220
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $70,530
    75th
    $78,800
    90th
    $96,660

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 94% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 6% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $92,620
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $87,400
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $77,380
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,960
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,630
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $73,640

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,440
    Conservation Scientists $67,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $131,470
    Urban and Regional Planners $72,430
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $58,280
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $66,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Santa Fe, NM is $33.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.37 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Anthropologists and Archeologists salaries?

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 8.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,220 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.