Anthropologists and Archeologists pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,000 or more. The middle half of anthropologists and archeologists in Pittsburgh earn between $51,310 and $82,360.
- $49K10th
- $51K25th
- $61KMedian
- $82K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,810 | $5,984 | $34.52 |
| Median | $60,690 | $5,058 | $29.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,310 | $4,276 | $24.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,360 | $6,863 | $39.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Anthropologists and archeologists in Pittsburgh earn 6% less than the Pennsylvania average ($76,250) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($75,620). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $70,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $71,810 | $60,690 | $48,970 | $96,000 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,250 | $79,660 | $49,750 | $99,560 | 130 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $71,810, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $57,144 a year, or $4,762 a month and $2,198 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for anthropologists and archeologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $71,810 buys what about $75,852 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 2nd of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($80,770).
- Philadelphia$80,770
- Pittsburgh$71,810
All Anthropologists and Archeologists salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$34.52 an hour on average, and $29.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anthropologists and archeologists salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anthropologists and archeologists take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $57,144 a year ($4,762 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,810. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do anthropologists and archeologists earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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