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SOC 19-3091·Life, Physical & Social Science
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Median wage
$54,243
10-yr outlook
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Openings / year
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Workers in NY
310
How pay grows with experience
Anthropologists and Archeologists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $42,378 |
| Median (typical) | $54,243 |
| Experienced | $79,076 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Anthropologists and Archeologists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $54,710 |
| Capital Region | $44,867 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Life, Physical & Social Science) and pay more than a Anthropologists and Archeologists. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Chemical Technicians$59,292 median (+$5,049) · +1.1% by 2032
- Biological Technicians$60,349 median (+$6,106) · +12.6% by 2032
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,992 median (+$6,749) · +14.9% by 2032
- Social Science Research Assistants$61,745 median (+$7,501) · +11.7% by 2032
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63,981 median (+$9,738) · +14.4% by 2032
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64,199 median (+$9,955) · +15.6% by 2032
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