Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary in Washington only, where the average is $114,110 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary average at $117,580 and the median at $106,470 for 50 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,880.

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$114,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$114,110	$105,960	$76,110	$82,376	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Washington, D.C.

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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