Occupation Salary Profile

Anthropologists and Archeologists

SOC Code: 19-3091

Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

National Median (BLS)
$78,630
▲ +14.74% Nominal +11.12% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$69,694
▲ +5.78% Nominal +2.57% Real
Average Base Salary
$82,900
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
180
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Anthropologists and Archeologists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $46,070
25th Percentile $58,920
National Median (50th Percentile) $78,630
75th Percentile $103,870
90th Percentile $133,580
P10: $46,070 P50 (Median): $78,630 P90: $133,580
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 22 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $69,694
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +5.78%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +2.57%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $52,862
25th Percentile $59,750
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $69,694
75th Percentile $76,754
90th Percentile $87,525
H-1B P10: $52,862 H-1B P50: $69,694 H-1B P90: $87,525
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Anthropologists and Archeologists roles ($69,694) is -11.4% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($78,630).