Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $74,490 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.81
10th percentile $58,780
90th percentile $112,320
Employed locally 40
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,780
    25th
    $60,320
    50th (median)
    $74,490
    75th
    $91,770
    90th
    $112,320

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 72% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 28% 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

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,940
    Chemical Technicians $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Santa Rosa, CA is $35.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 14.8% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,780 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,320.