Anthropologists and Archeologists pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,510 or more. The middle half of anthropologists and archeologists in Detroit earn between $64,860 and $64,880.
- $65K10th
- $65K25th
- $65KMedian
- $65K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,070 | $5,756 | $33.21 |
| Median | $64,860 | $5,405 | $31.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,860 | $5,405 | $31.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,880 | $5,407 | $31.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Anthropologists and archeologists in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($69,800) and 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $69,070 | $64,860 | $64,860 | $88,510 | n/a |
| Michigan | $69,800 | $64,700 | $60,270 | $97,470 | n/a |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $69,070, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $53,213 a year, or $4,434 a month and $2,047 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for anthropologists and archeologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $69,070 buys what about $68,865 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 2nd of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job; Lansing pays the most ($70,200).
- Lansing$70,200
- Detroit$69,070
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 Detroit: questions
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make an hour in Detroit?
$33.21 an hour on average, and $31.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anthropologists and archeologists salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anthropologists and archeologists take-home pay in Detroit?
About $53,213 a year ($4,434 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,070. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do anthropologists and archeologists earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 27.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
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