Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Kentucky

In Kentucky we have BLS pay data for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary in Lexington only, where the average is $130,420 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary average at $108,810 and the median at $102,140 for 60 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,880.

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$130,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$130,420	$113,550	$89,040	$92,374	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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 25-1061.
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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