Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Tennessee

Anthropologists and archeologists in Tennessee earn the most in Nashville (average $65,280 a year) and the least in Knoxville ($64,280), across the 2 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the anthropologists and archeologists average at $63,970 and the median at $60,310 for 160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,620.

Anthropologists and Archeologists average salary by city in Tennessee

Nashville$65,280
Knoxville$64,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Nashville	$65,280	$60,780	$46,480	$54,632	96
Knoxville	$64,280	$60,900	$56,370	$53,829	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. 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 Tennessee

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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