Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary is $99,650 a year. About 5,240 people work in this job there.

$99,650Median yearly pay

$75,200–$128,750Middle half of workers, yearly

5,240People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary in the U.S.

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$57,840
25% of workers	$75,200
Half of workers (median)	$99,650
75% of workers	$128,750
90% of workers	$171,310

Best-paying states for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Missouri	$130,500	160
California	$128,370	630
Connecticut	$112,860	100
Massachusetts	$107,390	250
District of Columbia	$106,470	50
Michigan	$104,890	170
Maryland	$104,770	70
New Mexico	$104,510	40
Oregon	$103,110	140
Kentucky	$102,140	60

Pay by state

California · $128,370
New York · $99,500

Education, experience and outlook for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 400 openings a year (BLS)

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Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,350
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,340
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,260
History Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,820
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,070
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,570
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,290

Other job titles for this job

Adjunct Anthropology InstructorAdjunct Anthropology LecturerAnthropology Adjunct ProfessorAnthropology Department ChairAnthropology Faculty MemberAnthropology InstructorAnthropology LecturerAnthropology ProfessorArchaeology ProfessorArcheology Faculty MemberArcheology InstructorCultural Anthropology Lecturer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.