Anthropologist Salary

The average salary for an Anthropologist is $51,222.

10%

$25k

MEDIAN

$51k

90%

$94k

Salary

$25k - $94k

Bonus

$2k - $15k

Total Pay

$25k - $96k

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What Do Anthropologists Do?

Anthropologists focus on answering complex questions regarding human origins by utilizing socio-cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic fields of study. To best understand their subjects, most anthropologists work closely with local cultures and the people they are researching, so both physical and mental adaptability to different and often-challenging life situations is very important in this position. From interviewing research subjects to in-field observations, anthropologists mu

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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What Are Popular Skills for Anthropologists?

Research Analysis

$51,544

12 responses

Presentations

$53,083

7 responses

Data Analysis

$51,415

6 responses

Skills in Research Analysis, Presentations and Data Analysis are correlated to pay that is above average.

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Anthropologists?

An entry-level Anthropologist with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $40,455 based on 5 salaries. An early career Anthropologist with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $51,685 based on 24 salaries. A mid-career Anthropologist with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $55,440 based on 7 salaries. An experienced Anthropologist with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $53,000 based on 8 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $91,363.

Pay Difference by Location

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Washington, District of Columbia

▲71%

Denver, Colorado

▲56%

Dallas, Texas

▲8%

Houston, Texas

▼2%

Los Angeles, California

▼21%

New York, New York

▼31%

Portland, Oregon

▼41%

Employees with Anthropologist in their job title in Washington, District of Columbia earn an average of 70.8% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Denver, Colorado (56.2% more) and Dallas, Texas (8.2% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Portland, Oregon (41.4% less), New York, New York (30.7% less) and Los Angeles, California (20.9% less).