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Occupation · SOC 25-1061

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

There are 5,240 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $99,650 a year. The most jobs are in New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJ.

Education & LibraryTypical education: Doctoral or professional degree
5,240
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$99,650
Median pay a year
Middle half: $75,200–$128,750
400
Annual openings
10-year change: +2.6%
74
LCA filings, last 4 quarters

Metro areas with the highest employment

10 of 22 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay $101,450 · LCA filings 6500$101,4506
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHMedian pay $106,480 · LCA filings 3190$106,4803
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAMedian pay $131,660 · LCA filings 1180$131,6601
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVMedian pay $105,960 · LCA filings 2140$105,9602
Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom, CAMedian pay $129,380 · LCA filings 2130$129,3802
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INMedian pay $81,050 · LCA filings 4100$81,0504
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WAMedian pay $105,240 · LCA filings 1100$105,2401
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDMedian pay $101,710 · LCA filings 290$101,7102
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CAMedian pay $104,160 · LCA filings 190$104,1601
Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WAMedian pay $97,490 · LCA filings 180$97,4901

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont, CAEmployment 40 · LCA filings 2$199,310402
Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CAEmployment 40 · LCA filings 0$159,680400
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAEmployment 180 · LCA filings 1$131,6601801
Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom, CAEmployment 130 · LCA filings 2$129,3801302
Lexington–Fayette, KYEmployment 30 · LCA filings 0$113,550300

Metro areas with the most LCA filings

Labor Condition Applications filed by employers with the U.S. Department of Labor, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. They’re used in the H-1B process and show filing history, not hires or current job openings.

Metro areaLCA filingsEmployers with LCA filingsEmployment
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJEmployers with LCA filings 4 · Employment 50064500
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INEmployers with LCA filings 2 · Employment 10042100
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHEmployers with LCA filings 3 · Employment 19033190
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVEmployers with LCA filings 2 · Employment 14022140
Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom, CAEmployers with LCA filings 2 · Employment 13022130

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $88,933 · Level III $115,057 · Level IV $141,180$62,810$88,933$115,057$141,180
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHLevel II $92,770 · Level III $120,170 · Level IV $147,570$65,370$92,770$120,170$147,570
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CALevel II $99,440 · Level III $127,890 · Level IV $156,340$70,990$99,440$127,890$156,340
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVLevel II $91,277 · Level III $113,883 · Level IV $136,490$68,670$91,277$113,883$136,490
Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom, CALevel II $103,690 · Level III $117,640 · Level IV $131,590$89,740$103,690$117,640$131,590
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INLevel II $63,633 · Level III $83,997 · Level IV $104,360$43,270$63,633$83,997$104,360
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WALevel II $96,913 · Level III $116,187 · Level IV $135,460$77,640$96,913$116,187$135,460
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDLevel II $79,120 · Level III $101,950 · Level IV $124,780$56,290$79,120$101,950$124,780
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CALevel II $94,270 · Level III $120,700 · Level IV $147,130$67,840$94,270$120,700$147,130
Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WALevel II $81,507 · Level III $96,313 · Level IV $111,120$66,700$81,507$96,313$111,120

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
AnthropologyCIP 45.02 · Usually needs more educationOPT · up to 12 months365OPT · up to 12 months
ArcheologyCIP 45.03 · Usually needs more educationSTEM OPT · up to 36 months13STEM OPT · up to 36 months
Classical and Ancient StudiesCIP 30.22 · Usually needs more educationOPT · up to 12 months15OPT · up to 12 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology