Anthropology and Archeology Teacher salary
From 98 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1061: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Anthropology
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 82% of Anthropology and Archeology Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 28% since FY2020. From $71,960 in FY2020 to $92,061 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Anthropology and Archeology Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 98 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Anthropology and Archeology Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1061, Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $90,065, 27% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $76,596 and $100,000. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 82% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 82% of filings
Mid-level · 18% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $85,000 | 64 |
| Level II · Qualified | $95,000 | 14 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Anthropology and Archeology Teacher does
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1061.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $99,650 in May 2025, with 5,240 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $90,065, 10% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,268 | $57,840 |
| 25th percentile | $76,596 | $75,200 |
| Median | $90,065 | $99,650 |
| 75th percentile | $100,000 | $128,750 |
| 90th percentile | $113,996 | $171,310 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,268 |
| 25th | $76,596 |
| 50th (median) | $90,065 |
| 75th | $100,000 |
| 90th | $113,996 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $71,960 | $60,000 | $84,003 | 40 |
| FY2021 | $85,075 | $72,880 | $99,597 | 43 |
| FY2022 | $79,997 | $67,855 | $90,000 | 45 |
| FY2023 | $82,100 | $66,672 | $92,000 | 61 |
| FY2024 | $74,984 | $64,000 | $93,568 | 51 |
| FY2025 | $89,618 | $77,177 | $101,500 | 59 |
| FY2026 | $92,061 | $72,077 | $99,106 | 39 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Anthropology and Archeology Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Anthropology and Archeology Teacher jobs is $90,065 (98 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $76,596 and $100,000.
What does an entry-level Anthropology and Archeology Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $85,000. Level I accounts for 82% of Anthropology and Archeology Teacher filings.
Do H-1B Anthropology and Archeology Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($90,065) is 10% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($99,650, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.