Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for anthropologists and archeologists is $34.73 an hour ($72,240 a year). About 2,060 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($70,770). California ranks 16th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for anthropologists and archeologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.51 | $55,140 |
| 25% of workers | $30.11 | $62,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.73 | $72,240 |
| 75% of workers | $42.28 | $87,940 |
| 90% of workers | $50.37 | $104,770 |
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $79,530 | 200 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $76,010 | 90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $75,480 | 350 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $74,490 | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $66,620 | 60 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $66,160 | 230 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $66,040 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $65,240 | 540 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $63,630 | 110 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for anthropologists and archeologists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6% over ten years, faster than average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
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