Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Michigan

Anthropologists and archeologists in Michigan earn the most in Lansing (average $70,200 a year) and the least in Detroit ($69,070), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the anthropologists and archeologists average at $69,800 and the median at $64,700. The U.S. average for this job is $75,620.

Anthropologists and Archeologists average salary by city in Michigan

Lansing$70,200
Detroit$69,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lansing	$70,200	$62,520	$60,270	$54,835	95
Detroit	$69,070	$64,860	$64,860	$53,213	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lansing's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in other states

Anthropologists and Archeologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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.
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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