Anthropologist and Archeologist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An anthropologist and archeologist earns a median of $70,770 a year ($34.02 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $75,620. About 8,990 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $70,770
- Gross pay
- $2,721.92
- Federal income tax
- −$259.21
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$168.76
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$39.47
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,254.49
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $70,770
- Federal
- $6,739
- FICA
- $5,414
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $58,617
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Anthropologists and Archeologists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-3091). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist and archeologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $34.02; the average is $36.35.
What is the salary range for an anthropologist and archeologist?
The bottom 10% earn under $49,050 and the top 10% earn over $108,060 a year.
How much is $70,770 after taxes?
About $58,617 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $55,261 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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