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Anthropologists and Archeologists in South Dakota

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$49,230 Median Salary
10 Job Openings
  • Anthropologists and Archeologists in South Dakota earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Anthropologists and Archeologists Work in South Dakota?

In 2018, there were 50 Anthropologists and Archeologists working in the state.

The typical state has 100 Anthropologists and Archeologists working in it, which means South Dakota has fewer Anthropologists and Archeologists than average.

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Job Projections for South Dakota

Jobs for Anthropologists and Archeologists in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 3.9%.

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South Dakota Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 10 annual Anthropologists and Archeologists job openings in South Dakota, and 60 total jobs in the year 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 700 annual jobs and 7,900 total jobs in 2026.

What do Anthropologists and Archeologists Make in South Dakota?

In 2018 wages for Anthropologists and Archeologists ranged from $36,680 to $73,460 with $49,230 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.63 to $35.32. The median hourly rate was $23.67.

The median salary in South Dakota is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top South Dakota Metros for Anthropologists and Archeologists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Anthropologists and Archeologists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Rapid City, SD 40 $46,360

Top States for Anthropologists and Archeologists Employment

View the list below to see where most Anthropologists and Archeologists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 1,420 $62,550
Arizona 480 $65,000
New Mexico 280 $56,280
Texas 280 $67,980
Oregon 270 $59,510
Florida 230 $48,310
Colorado 200 $62,380
Washington 190 $73,460
Missouri 170 $61,900
Nevada 170 $61,220
Georgia 140 $60,810
Hawaii 130 $82,850
Illinois 110 $62,330
Utah 110 $65,290
Ohio 110 $59,170
Maryland 100 $44,980
Louisiana 100 $69,380
Kentucky 100 $51,130
Virginia 100 $61,940
North Carolina 80 $56,340

Below are the states where Anthropologists and Archeologists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts $90,940
Hawaii $82,850
Washington $73,460
Idaho $73,460
Nebraska $73,370
Louisiana $69,380
Texas $67,980
Pennsylvania $65,730
Wyoming $65,310
Utah $65,290

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