Anthropologists and Archeologists pay range in Flagstaff
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,620 or more. The middle half of anthropologists and archeologists in Flagstaff earn between $60,830 and $81,110.
- $51K10th
- $61K25th
- $65KMedian
- $81K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,500 | $5,875 | $33.89 |
| Median | $65,170 | $5,431 | $31.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,830 | $5,069 | $29.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,110 | $6,759 | $39.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Flagstaff vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Anthropologists and archeologists in Flagstaff earn 5% less than the Arizona average ($73,980) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($75,620). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $70,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $70,500 | $65,170 | $51,270 | $94,620 | 80 |
| Arizona | $73,980 | $65,290 | $49,500 | $105,060 | 500 |
| United States | $75,620 | $70,770 | $49,050 | $108,060 | 8,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary after taxes in Flagstaff
On the average salary of $70,500, a single filer in Flagstaff takes home about $57,058 a year, or $4,755 a month and $2,195 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Flagstaff a good place for anthropologists and archeologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Flagstaff area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $70,500 buys what about $70,272 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Flagstaff ($47,500). A typical home costs $628,981, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in other Arizona cities
Flagstaff ranks 3rd of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job; Tucson pays the most ($81,610).
Highest-paying cities for anthropologists and archeologists
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,900).
- Boston, MA$104,900
- Honolulu, HI$97,760
- Anchorage, AK$94,780
- Boise, ID$93,820
- Portland, OR$91,670
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Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in Flagstaff: questions
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make an hour in Flagstaff?
$33.90 an hour on average, and $31.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anthropologists and archeologists salary in Flagstaff?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anthropologists and archeologists take-home pay in Flagstaff?
About $57,058 a year ($4,755 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,500.
Do anthropologists and archeologists earn more in Flagstaff than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,620).
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; area Flagstaff, AZ (22380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 20.91, this job is 20.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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