Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Nevada

Anthropologists and archeologists in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $74,890 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($73,180), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the anthropologists and archeologists average at $73,840 and the median at $64,390 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,620.

Anthropologists and Archeologists average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$74,890
Las Vegas$73,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$74,890	$64,390	$61,700	$61,515	101
Las Vegas	$73,180	$63,900	$60,080	$60,312	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Anthropologists and Archeologists salary in other states

Anthropologists and Archeologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

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.
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.

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