Anthropologists and Archeologists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,300 or more. The middle half of anthropologists and archeologists in Boston earn between $85,990 and $121,710.
- $65K10th
- $86K25th
- $117KMedian
- $122K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,900 | $8,742 | $50.43 |
| Median | $117,080 | $9,757 | $56.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,990 | $7,166 | $41.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,710 | $10,142 | $58.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Anthropologists and archeologists in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($107,710) and 39% more than the U.S. average ($75,620). At the median the gap is +65% against the U.S. median of $70,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $104,900 | $117,080 | $65,130 | $127,300 | 70 |
| Massachusetts | $107,710 | $121,300 | $78,750 | $126,420 | 80 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $104,900, a single filer in Boston takes home about $77,702 a year, or $6,475 a month and $2,989 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $82,627 | $6,886 |
| Working in MA | $77,702 | $6,475 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for anthropologists and archeologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $104,900 buys what about $96,891 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$54,450
- New York, NY$82,730
- Philadelphia, PA$80,770
- Lexington Park, MD$53,350
- Washington, DC$89,890
- Pittsburgh, PA$71,810
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 Boston: questions
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make an hour in Boston?
$50.43 an hour on average, and $56.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anthropologists and archeologists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anthropologists and archeologists take-home pay in Boston?
About $77,702 a year ($6,475 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,900. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do anthropologists and archeologists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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