Anthropologists and Archeologists pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,920 or more. The middle half of anthropologists and archeologists in Philadelphia earn between $61,830 and $90,520.
- $59K10th
- $62K25th
- $80KMedian
- $91K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,770 | $6,731 | $38.83 |
| Median | $79,780 | $6,648 | $38.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,830 | $5,152 | $29.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,520 | $7,543 | $43.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anthropologists and Archeologists pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Anthropologists and archeologists in Philadelphia earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($76,250) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($75,620). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $70,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $80,770 | $79,780 | $58,950 | $113,920 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,250 | $79,660 | $49,750 | $99,560 | 130 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $80,770, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $63,172 a year, or $5,264 a month and $2,430 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $63,172 | $5,264 |
| Working in NJ | $62,697 | $5,225 |
| Working in MD | $62,027 | $5,169 |
| Working in DE | $61,552 | $5,129 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for anthropologists and archeologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $80,770 buys what about $78,759 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$80,770
- Pittsburgh$71,810
All Anthropologists and Archeologists salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do anthropologists and archeologists make an hour in Philadelphia?
$38.83 an hour on average, and $38.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anthropologists and archeologists salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anthropologists and archeologists take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $63,172 a year ($5,264 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,770. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do anthropologists and archeologists earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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