Archaeologist Salary in the United States

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How much does an Archaeologist make in the United States? The average Archaeologist salary in the United States is $85,935 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $71,498 and $100,103. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Assistant Project Archaeologist

SWCA Environmental Consultants - Broomfield , CO

The Assistant Project Archaeologist will manage all aspects of fieldwork, supervising one or more crews of archaeological surveyors, monitors, and/or excavators. They may also assist with office ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 5 days ago

Archaeologist II

KLJ Engineering LLC - Rapid City , SD

As an Archaeologist, you will conduct and lead cultural resource fieldwork including archaeological and historic field inventories, survey, testing, excavation, and construction monitoring for KLJ ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 17 days ago

TRIBAL ARCHAEOLOGIST

The Muscogee Nation - Okmulgee , OK

MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION Seeking an TRIBAL ARCHAEOLOGIST Description : This position will work within the Historic and Cultural Preservation Department (HCPD), the Tribal Historic Preservation Office ...

Recruitology - 14 days ago

Archaeologist Technician - Remote MD

Trileaf Corporation - Towson , MD

Trileaf is seeking a full time Archaeological Technician/Field Archaeologist, remote in Maryland. Essential Job Functions: * Conduct background research in support of field surveys and report ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Project Archaeologist

Raba Kistner Inc. - San Antonio , TX

Additionally, the Project Archaeologist will participate in laboratory processing and curation preparation activities associated with projects, conduct of artifact analysis, and produce technical ...

ZipRecruiter - 56 days ago

Mid-level Archaeologist-Environmental Planner

Anchor QEA - Tacoma , WA

Mid-level Archaeologist-Environmental Planner Location: Seattle, Tacoma Job Type: Regular Full-time What's the Opportunity? Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Archaeologist and Environmental Planner ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 51 days ago

What does an Archaeologist do?

Archaeologist in Albany, NY

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology (Ph.

January 01, 2023

Archaeologist in Bethel, CT

Implements systems whereby all workload within the section is accounted for at all times.

March 31, 2023

Archaeologist in Boise, ID

Participates in planning and implementation of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month activities.

December 06, 2022

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