Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in New York

Anthropologists and archeologists in New York earn the most in New York (average $82,730 a year) and the least in Albany ($54,450), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the anthropologists and archeologists average at $77,420 and the median at $67,220 for 120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,620.

Anthropologists and Archeologists average salary by city in New York

New York$82,730
Albany$54,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$82,730	$66,310	$63,480	$63,085	113
Albany	$54,450	$46,280	$40,110	$43,541	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in other states

Anthropologists and Archeologists salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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