$52,135
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$25k
MEDIAN
$52k
90%
$97k
The average salary for an Anthropologist is $52,135
Base Salary
$25k - $97k
Bonus
$1k - $10k
Total Pay
$25k - $98k
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What Do Anthropologists Do?
Anthropologist Tasks
- Comparatively study the origin, evolution, race, distribution, and the physical, cultural, and social development of human beings and cultures.
- May apply anthropological data to solving current problems.
- Gather, analyze and report data addressing human physique, social customs, artifacts, sociolinguistics, personalities, or societies.
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Gender Breakdown
Female
58.3%
Male
33.3%
Prefer to self-define
8.3%
This data is based on 12 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
67%
Dental
27%
Vision
13%
None