Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Texas

Anthropologists and archeologists in Texas earn the most in San Antonio (average $80,070 a year) and the least in Austin ($74,940), across the 4 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the anthropologists and archeologists average at $76,310 and the median at $67,700 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,620.

Anthropologists and Archeologists average salary by city in Texas

San Antonio$80,070
Dallas$76,990
Houston$76,400
Austin$74,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Antonio	$80,070	$62,330	$57,340	$65,159	95
Dallas	$76,990	$62,000	$61,080	$62,992	103
Houston	$76,400	$65,510	$64,070	$62,577	99
Austin	$74,940	$70,690	$61,960	$61,550	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas 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 Texas

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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