Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $63,260 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.41
10th percentile $47,560
90th percentile $146,500
Employed locally 100
National median $64,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,560
    25th
    $49,540
    50th (median)
    $63,260
    75th
    $96,470
    90th
    $146,500

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Anthropologists and Archeologists salary vs area income 93% Median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary is 7% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,210
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,950

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    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,510
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    Forensic Science Technicians $57,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Tucson, AZ is $30.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Tucson, AZ is 2.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Anthropologists and Archeologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,560 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,540.