Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,840 | Data unavailable |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,650 | Data unavailable |
| Mean (average) | $106,880 | Data unavailable |
| 90th percentile | $171,310 | Data unavailable |
BLS publishes only annual wages for this occupation because workers are typically paid on an annual basis rather than hourly.
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 31 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $101,700 | $67,580 | $103,070 | 40 | 3.66 |
| Arizona | $80,720 | $62,350 | $135,800 | 100 | 0.9 |
| California | $128,370 | $71,990 | $213,200 | 630 | 1.03 |
| Colorado | $78,780 | $47,180 | $136,450 | 170 | 1.76 |
| Connecticut | $112,860 | $66,520 | $214,350 | 100 | 1.75 |
| District of Columbia | $106,470 | $73,950 | $163,600 | 50 | 2.24 |
| Florida | $76,460 | $62,820 | $112,030 | 60 | 0.16 |
| Illinois | $84,790 | $45,760 | $131,840 | 180 | 0.88 |
| Indiana | $85,460 | $64,360 | $133,400 | 110 | 1.02 |
| Iowa | $86,390 | $63,580 | $289,920 | 40 | 0.67 |
| Kentucky | $102,140 | $71,350 | $169,360 | 60 | 0.91 |
| Maine | $85,900 | $62,010 | $150,950 | 40 | 1.67 |
| Maryland | $104,770 | $67,270 | $222,000 | 70 | 0.73 |
| Massachusetts | $107,390 | $57,960 | $183,750 | 250 | 2.05 |
| Michigan | $104,890 | $55,050 | $142,600 | 170 | 1.13 |
| Minnesota | $97,660 | $62,240 | $133,250 | 90 | 0.91 |
| Missouri | $130,500 | $76,060 | $280,120 | 160 | 1.64 |
| New Jersey | $82,910 | $45,410 | $170,980 | 190 | 1.3 |
| New Mexico | $104,510 | $77,190 | $130,800 | 40 | 1.39 |
| New York | $99,500 | $60,510 | $205,320 | 670 | 2.06 |
| North Carolina | $64,380 | $45,470 | $130,220 | 250 | 1.47 |
| Ohio | $76,440 | $47,650 | $124,530 | 180 | 0.95 |
| Oregon | $103,110 | $75,490 | $206,870 | 140 | 2.14 |
| Pennsylvania | $100,880 | $64,640 | $133,670 | 140 | 0.7 |
| South Carolina | $80,370 | $46,680 | $106,900 | 40 | 0.51 |
| Tennessee | $98,160 | $50,460 | $138,900 | 80 | 0.75 |
| Texas | $102,060 | $63,810 | $160,150 | 280 | 0.59 |
| Utah | $78,720 | $57,840 | $164,260 | 60 | 1.03 |
| Virginia | $94,260 | $60,880 | $138,850 | 230 | 1.65 |
| Washington | $86,160 | $58,290 | $129,930 | 140 | 1.18 |
| Wisconsin | $77,750 | $61,650 | $166,630 | 90 | 0.96 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 400. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Ancient Studies/Civilization CIP 30.2201
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology CIP 30.2202
- Classical and Ancient Studies, Other CIP 30.2299
- Geoarcheaology CIP 30.4201
- Linguistics and Anthropology CIP 30.4701
- Anthropology, General CIP 45.0201
- Physical and Biological Anthropology CIP 45.0202
- Medical Anthropology CIP 45.0203
- Cultural Anthropology CIP 45.0204
- Forensic Anthropology CIP 45.0205
- Anthropology, Other CIP 45.0299
- Archeology CIP 45.0301
- Sociology and Anthropology CIP 45.1301
- Geography and Anthropology CIP 45.1501
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
- Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
Technology skills
- Learning management system LMS (in demand)
- Adobe Acrobat (hot technology)
- Adobe Creative Cloud software (hot technology)
- Adobe Illustrator (hot technology)
- Adobe Photoshop (hot technology)
- ESRI ArcGIS software (hot technology)
- Google Docs (hot technology)
- IBM SPSS Statistics (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Blackboard Learn
Transferable skills for career changers: Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management, Complex Problem Solving, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination.
Common job titles: Anthropology Department Chair, Anthropology Instructor, Anthropology Lecturer, Anthropology Professor, Archaeology Professor, Assistant Professor, Cultural Anthropology Professor, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median annual wage for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary was $99,650 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $57,840 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $171,310. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary need?
BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary a growing career?
BLS projects employment of anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary to change +2.6% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 400 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Missouri ($130,500), California ($128,370), Connecticut ($112,860). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.