Salary Breakdown
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Average
$61,390
ANNUAL
$29.52
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,780
ANNUAL
$18.16
HOURLY
Mid Level
$60,040
ANNUAL
$28.87
HOURLY
Expert Level
$90,400
ANNUAL
$43.46
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Projected Jobs
Anthropologists and Archeologists
450
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Anthropologists and Archeologists
01
Collect information and make judgments through observation, interviews, and review of documents.
02
Teach or mentor undergraduate and graduate students in anthropology or archeology.
03
Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.
04
Plan and direct research to characterize and compare the economic, demographic, health care, social, political, linguistic, and religious institutions of distinct cultural groups, communities, and organizations.
05
Create data records for use in describing and analyzing social patterns and processes, using photography, videography, and audio recordings.
06
Train others in the application of ethnographic research methods to solve problems in organizational effectiveness, communications, technology development, policy making, and program planning.
07
Identify culturally specific beliefs and practices affecting health status and access to services for distinct populations and communities, in collaboration with medical and public health officials.
08
Record the exact locations and conditions of artifacts uncovered in diggings or surveys, using drawings and photographs as necessary.
09
Assess archeological sites for resource management, development, or conservation purposes and recommend methods for site protection.
10
Gather and analyze artifacts and skeletal remains to increase knowledge of ancient cultures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Sociology and Anthropology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
Foreign Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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