25 Series · SOC 25-1061

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$99,650
Median / year
$171,310
Top 10% earn
+2.7%
Growth '23–'33
5,240
US workers

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median of $99,650 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $99,650, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $57,840 (10th percentile) to $171,310 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 5,240 US workers. Missouri pays the most ($130,500), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median of $99,650, putting them among the better-paid US occupations and higher than 83% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Educational Instruction and Library, it ranks #8 of 64 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 2.7% by 2033.

$99,650
Median annual wage
Top 17%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#8 of 64
in Educational Instruction and Library
3.0×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: Missouri at $130,500. Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1061) pays a national median of $99,650 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $57,840 at the 10th percentile to $171,310 at the 90th, with a mean of $106,880 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 5,240 Americans work in this occupation across 31 reporting states and 26 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a +2.7% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 500 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is Doctoral or professional degree. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 0.3 per 100,000 and injury rate of 0.8 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Missouri pays the highest state median at $130,500, which is +31% above the national figure. The top metro is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $199,310 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 5,240 jobs Median $99,650/yr

Median Salary

$99,650

per year

Median Hourly

N/A

per hour

Mean Salary

$106,880

average

Employment

5,240

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$99,650 Top 17% higher than 83% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 25-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 25 25-series occupations with growth data, Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary sits on the slower-growing side at +2.7% growth and $99,650 median pay.

Among 25 25-series occupations with growth data, Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary sits on the slower-growing side at +2.7% growth and $99,650 median pay. Scatter plot of 25 data points. $20000$40000$60000$80000$100000$120000 -5%0%5%10%15%20% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 25 25-series occupations with growth data, Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary sits on the slower-growing side at +2.7% growth and $99,650 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

+2.7%

Slower than average

Annual Openings

500

per year (projected)

Typical Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
A

Very Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

0.3/100K

Injury Rate

0.8/100

Danger Index

3.4/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Career Intelligence

Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.

Top Skills

Speaking 4.9
Reading Comprehension 4.8
Writing 4.6
Instructing 4.5
Active Listening 4.4
Learning Strategies 4.4
Active Learning 4.3
Critical Thinking 4.0
Monitoring 3.9
Science 3.8

Knowledge Areas

Sociology and Anthropology 5.0
History and Archeology 4.5
English Language 4.4
Education and Training 4.1
Geography 3.8
Philosophy and Theology 3.6
Foreign Language 3.5
Communications and Media 3.4
Administrative 3.0
Computers and Electronics 2.9

Key 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.
  • ▸ Conduct ethnographic field research.
  • ▸ Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$57,840$75,200$99,650$128,750$171,310
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

10th Percentile

$57,840

25th Percentile

$75,200

Median

$99,650

75th Percentile

$128,750

90th Percentile

$171,310

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. Missouri $130,500 2. California $128,370 3. Connecticut $112,860 4. Massachusetts $107,390 5. District of Columbia $106,470

Lowest Paying States

27. North Carolina $64,380 28. Ohio $76,440 29. Florida $76,460 30. Wisconsin $77,750 31. Utah $78,720
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# State Median Salary vs National
1 Missouri $130,500 +31% above national
2 California $128,370 +29% above national
3 Connecticut $112,860 +13% above national
4 Massachusetts $107,390 +8% above national
5 District of Columbia $106,470 +7% above national
6 Michigan $104,890 +5% above national
7 Maryland $104,770 +5% above national
8 New Mexico $104,510 +5% above national
9 Oregon $103,110 +3% above national
10 Kentucky $102,140 +2% above national
11 Texas $102,060 +2% above national
12 Alaska $101,700 +2% above national
13 Pennsylvania $100,880 +1% above national
14 New York $99,500 same as national
15 Tennessee $98,160 1% below national
16 Minnesota $97,660 2% below national
17 Virginia $94,260 5% below national
18 Iowa $86,390 13% below national
19 Washington $86,160 14% below national
20 Maine $85,900 14% below national
21 Indiana $85,460 14% below national
22 Illinois $84,790 15% below national
23 New Jersey $82,910 17% below national
24 Arizona $80,720 19% below national
25 South Carolina $80,370 19% below national
26 Colorado $78,780 21% below national
27 Utah $78,720 21% below national
28 Wisconsin $77,750 22% below national
29 Florida $76,460 23% below national
30 Ohio $76,440 23% below national
31 North Carolina $64,380 35% below national

Salary by Metro Area

Highest Paying Metros

1. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $199,310 2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $159,680 3. Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $133,150 4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $131,660 5. Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,380

Lowest Paying Metros

22. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,470 23. Cleveland, OH $79,630 24. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $81,050 25. Rochester, NY $82,830 26. Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,570
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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $199,310 +100% above national
2 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $159,680 +60% above national
3 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $133,150 +34% above national
4 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $131,660 +32% above national
5 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,380 +30% above national
6 Lexington-Fayette, KY $113,550 +14% above national
7 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $106,480 +7% above national
8 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,960 +6% above national
9 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,430 +6% above national
10 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,240 +6% above national
11 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $104,160 +5% above national
12 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $104,000 +4% above national
13 Syracuse, NY $103,750 +4% above national
14 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $102,700 +3% above national
15 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,710 +2% above national
16 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,450 +2% above national
17 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $100,400 +1% above national
18 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,470 1% below national
19 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,490 2% below national
20 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $96,940 3% below national
21 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $96,740 3% below national
22 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,570 15% below national
23 Rochester, NY $82,830 17% below national
24 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $81,050 19% below national
25 Cleveland, OH $79,630 20% below national
26 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,470 54% below national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary make? ▼
The median annual salary for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary is $99,650 ($N/A/hour). The salary range spans from $57,840 at the 10th percentile to $171,310 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary the most? ▼
Missouri pays the highest median salary for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at $130,500/year, which is +31% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary is Doctoral or professional degree.
How dangerous is being a Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary? ▼
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary has a safety grade of A (Very Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 0.3 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 0.8 per 100 workers.
Is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary a good career? ▼
Employment for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary is projected to grow 2.7% from 2024 to 2034, which is slower than average. About 500 openings are projected each year.
How does Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary pay vary by state? ▼
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is Missouri at $130,500/year, while Utah pays the least at $78,720/year. BLS data covers 31 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $199,310/year. BLS reports wage data for 26 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

How to use Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $128,750/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
  • Location moves pay significantly: Missouri leads at $130,500/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
  • Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs

These are BLS survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. Your pay depends on experience, employer, exact role, and location.

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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