Archaeologist Salary in the US
$56,250
per year
per month
$4,690
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,600/year
Bonus
$130/month
Archaeologist - Average Salary
The average salary for an Archaeologist is $56,250 per year ($4,690 per month), which is $2,760 (+5%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
An Archaeologist can expect an average starting salary of $39,430. The highest salaries can exceed $81,420.
An Archaeologist can expect an average starting salary of $39,430. The highest salaries can exceed $81,420.
$39,430
Low
$56,250
Average salary
$81,420
High
$3,290
Low
$4,690
Average salary
$6,790
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $43,400 $86,720 | ||
| Salary | $39,430 - 81,420 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 5,300 | |
| Total Pay | $39,430 - 86,720 |
$0 $3,620 $7,230 | ||
| Salary | $3,290 - 6,790 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 440 | |
| Total Pay | $3,290 - 7,230 |
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Archaeologist Salary Range
Among Archaeologists in the U.S., forensic archaeologists and archaeologists with a PHD boast the highest annual earnings.
Archaeologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeologist PHD | $65K/year | +15% |
| Forensic Archaeologist | $61K/year | +8% |
| Marine Archaeologist | $57K/year | +2% |
Archaeologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Archaeologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $46,250 per year. A mid level Archaeologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $56,870, while a Senior Archaeologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $64,800. Archaeologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $74,690 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Archaeologist
| Late Career | ▲ +33% |
| Senior | ▲ +15% |
| Mid Level | ▲ +1% |
| Average Salary | $56,250/year |
| Entry Level | ▼ -18% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
57%
57%
Male
43%
43%
Archaeologist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Archaeologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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