Summary Report for:
19-3091.00 - Anthropologists and Archeologists

Study the origin, development, and behavior of humans. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of existing people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.

Wages & Employment Trends

National

Median wages (2006)	$24.00 hourly, $49,930 annual
Employment (2006)	6,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Faster than average (14% to 20%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	3,000 additional employees

State & National

Select a State Alaska Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming          

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006 wage data and 2006-2016 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.