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Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Washington
Anthropologists and Archeologists in Washington earn a median $74,790 a year, 6% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $74,790 a year
- U.S. median
- $70,770 a year
- Employment
- 260
- Location quotient
- 1.25
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $74,790 · $35.96 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $81,460 · $39.17 an hour (estimate error ±5.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $54,560 · $26.23 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $63,580 · $30.57 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $96,080 · $46.19 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $116,210 · $55.87 an hour
- Employment
- 260 (estimate error ±12.1%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.07
- Location quotient
- 1.25 (1.00 = national share)
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,160 | 130 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $74,630 | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do anthropologists and archeologists make in Washington?
- The median wage for anthropologists and archeologists in Washington is $74,790 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 260 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do anthropologists and archeologists earn the most?
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $85,160 a year.