The salary statistics and trend of anthropologists and archeologists in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare anthropologists and archeologists salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,060 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,730 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for anthropologists and archeologists in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) anthropologists and archeologists is $101,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent anthropologists and archeologists is $34,300.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of anthropologists and archeologists in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $63,060 | 2.92% | 4.65% |
| 2016 | $61,220 | -16.81% | - |
| 2015 | $71,510 | 5.59% | - |
| 2014 | $67,510 | 0.53% | - |
| 2013 | $67,150 | 10.45% | - |
| 2012 | $60,130 | - | - |
The average salaries of anthropologists and archeologists in two industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of anthropologists and archeologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |