Anthropologists and Archeologists pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,170 or more. The middle half of anthropologists and archeologists in Durham earn between $62,900 and $99,800.
- $63K10th
- $63K25th
- $80KMedian
- $100K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,240 | $7,187 | $41.46 |
| Median | $80,270 | $6,689 | $38.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,900 | $5,242 | $30.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,800 | $8,317 | $47.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Anthropologists and archeologists in Durham earn 9% more than the North Carolina average ($79,060) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($75,620). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $70,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $86,240 | $80,270 | $62,890 | $116,170 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $79,060 | $73,130 | $52,370 | $109,300 | 200 |
| United States | $75,620 | $70,770 | $49,050 | $108,060 | 8,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary after taxes in Durham
On the average salary of $86,240, a single filer in Durham takes home about $66,568 a year, or $5,547 a month and $2,560 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for anthropologists and archeologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $86,240 buys what about $88,386 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Durham$86,240
- Raleigh$76,800
All Anthropologists and Archeologists salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for anthropologists and archeologists
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,900).
- Boston, MA$104,900
- Honolulu, HI$97,760
- Anchorage, AK$94,780
- Boise, ID$93,820
- Portland, OR$91,670
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Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Durham: questions
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make an hour in Durham?
$41.46 an hour on average, and $38.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anthropologists and archeologists salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anthropologists and archeologists take-home pay in Durham?
About $66,568 a year ($5,547 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,240.
Do anthropologists and archeologists earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,620).
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; area Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.65, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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