Anthropologists and Archeologists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $154,880 or more. The middle half of anthropologists and archeologists in Tucson earn between $58,850 and $96,660.
- $50K10th
- $59K25th
- $74KMedian
- $97K75th
- $155K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,610 | $6,801 | $39.24 |
| Median | $73,860 | $6,155 | $35.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,850 | $4,904 | $28.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,660 | $8,055 | $46.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Anthropologists and archeologists in Tucson earn 10% more than the Arizona average ($73,980) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($75,620). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $70,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $81,610 | $73,860 | $50,210 | $154,880 | 90 |
| 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 Tucson
On the average salary of $81,610, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $64,596 a year, or $5,383 a month and $2,484 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for anthropologists and archeologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $81,610 buys what about $84,224 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 1st of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Tucson: questions
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make an hour in Tucson?
$39.23 an hour on average, and $35.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anthropologists and archeologists salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anthropologists and archeologists take-home pay in Tucson?
About $64,596 a year ($5,383 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,610.
Do anthropologists and archeologists earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.6%.
- 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 4.15, this job is 4.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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