Anthropologists and Archeologists Salary in Virginia

Anthropologists and archeologists in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $87,040 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($66,470), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the anthropologists and archeologists average at $81,400 and the median at $80,230 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,620.

Anthropologists and Archeologists average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$87,040
Virginia Beach$66,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$87,040	$80,230	$80,230	$65,872	98
Virginia Beach	$66,470	$50,630	$42,660	$52,581	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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