A large percentage of archaeologists work in academia. Salaries for archaeology and anthropology professors ranged from less than $45,330 to $159,390 or more in May 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

For those working in the field, salaries ranged widely. The DOL reports that the median annual salaries for archaeologists and anthropologists were $62,410 in May 2018. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $36,840; the highest 10 percent earned more than $97,110. In June 2019, Payscale.com reported the average salary for archaeologists employed in the United States was $51,140, noting that those with skills in areas such as regulatory compliance, environmental consulting, mapping, and project management earn higher salaries.

Depending on their employers, most archaeologists enjoy a full complement of benefits, including vacation and sick time as well as holidays and medical and dental insurance.

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