Anthropologists and Archeologists pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,470 or more. The middle half of anthropologists and archeologists in Albuquerque earn between $52,530 and $83,350.
- $38K10th
- $53K25th
- $68KMedian
- $83K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,060 | $5,838 | $33.68 |
| Median | $68,180 | $5,682 | $32.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,530 | $4,378 | $25.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,350 | $6,946 | $40.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Anthropologists and archeologists in Albuquerque earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($71,400) and 7% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $70,060 | $68,180 | $37,920 | $110,470 | 80 |
| New Mexico | $71,400 | $68,180 | $47,840 | $98,530 | 230 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $70,060, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $55,990 a year, or $4,666 a month and $2,153 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for anthropologists and archeologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $70,060 buys what about $73,326 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in other New Mexico cities
Albuquerque ranks 2nd of 2 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Santa Fe pays the most ($70,580).
- Santa Fe$70,580
- Albuquerque$70,060
All Anthropologists and Archeologists salaries in New Mexico
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make an hour in Albuquerque?
$33.68 an hour on average, and $32.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anthropologists and archeologists salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anthropologists and archeologists take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $55,990 a year ($4,666 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,060.
Do anthropologists and archeologists earn more in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.47, this job is 3.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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