Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in North Carolina

Anthropologists and archeologists in North Carolina earn the most in Durham (average $86,240 a year) and the least in Raleigh ($76,800), across the 2 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the anthropologists and archeologists average at $79,060 and the median at $73,130 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,620.

Anthropologists and Archeologists average salary by city in North Carolina

Durham$86,240
Raleigh$76,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Durham	$86,240	$80,270	$62,900	$66,568	98
Raleigh	$76,800	$66,560	$62,260	$60,303	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 North Carolina

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.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.