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Archaeologist

Conduct digs and analyze artifacts to uncover insights about human history and contribute to cultural heritage preservation.

35 000 – 90 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
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Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
4-6 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
4-6 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
46 000 – 65 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
70 000 – 90 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry usually requires relevant degrees and internships or fieldwork.

Some may enter through related disciplines or technical certifications.

Training — United States

Archaeologists typically complete a bachelor's degree in archaeology or anthropology, often followed by graduate studies for advanced roles.

Fieldwork experience is essential.

The job market — United States

The job market includes universities, museums, government agencies, and private cultural resource management firms.

Demand is steady with some regional variation.

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How to become a Archaeologist?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

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Anthropology
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles
Bachelor's
Human Biology
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Human Biology
Hunter CollegeNew York
Bachelor's
Sociology and Anthropology
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Sociology and Anthropology
College of Staten IslandStaten Island
Bachelor's
Archeology
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Archeology
University of Wisconsin–La CrosseLa Crosse
Bachelor's

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