Anthropologists and Archeologists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,700 or more. The middle half of anthropologists and archeologists in Portland earn between $66,540 and $114,590.
- $61K10th
- $67K25th
- $85KMedian
- $115K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,670 | $7,639 | $44.07 |
| Median | $85,160 | $7,097 | $40.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,540 | $5,545 | $31.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $114,590 | $9,549 | $55.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Anthropologists and archeologists in Portland earn about the same as the Oregon average ($89,050) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($75,620). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $70,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $91,670 | $85,160 | $61,340 | $128,700 | 130 |
| Oregon | $89,050 | $84,970 | $63,130 | $119,570 | 240 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $91,670, a single filer in Portland takes home about $66,600 a year, or $5,550 a month and $2,562 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $73,320 | $6,110 |
| Working in OR | $66,600 | $5,550 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for anthropologists and archeologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $91,670 buys what about $86,956 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$82,560
- Boise, ID$93,820
- Reno, NV$74,890
- Sacramento, CA$88,170
- Santa Rosa, CA$78,270
- San Francisco, CA$80,790
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 Portland: questions
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make an hour in Portland?
$44.07 an hour on average, and $40.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anthropologists and archeologists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anthropologists and archeologists take-home pay in Portland?
About $66,600 a year ($5,550 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,670. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do anthropologists and archeologists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.80, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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