What are the main factors that influence an Archaeologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Archaeologist's salary?

An Archaeologist's salary grows with experience: a Researcher I - Academic (0-2 years)earns $58,522, a Archaeologist (4-7 years)earns $76,280, a Researcher III - Academic (7+ years)earns $90,112, a Dean (7+ years)earns $117,723,

What are the highest paying states for an Archaeologist?

Archaeologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Archaeologist roles are District of Columbia $84,331, California $84,011, Massachusetts $82,892. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Archaeologist roles make?

Salaries for Archaeologist level roles vary by specialization: Archaeologist/Principal Investigator: $114,683; Archaeologist/Crew Chief: $64,513; Project Archaeologist: $55,994; Senior Archaeologist: $55,183; Associate Archaeologist: $52,111.

Archaeologist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Archaeologist make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Archaeologist in Delaware is $77,134 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Archaeologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,313
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,059 to $88,743
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,797

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Archaeologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,743	$7,395	$1,707	$43
Average	$77,134	$6,428	$1,483	$37
25th Percentile	$68,059	$5,672	$1,309	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Archaeologist Salaries

An Archaeologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Archaeologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Archaeologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,331.
California: $84,011.
Massachusetts: $82,892.

District of Columbia $84,331 California $84,011 Massachusetts $82,892 Washington $82,587 New Jersey $82,557 Alaska $82,450 Connecticut $81,399 New York $80,972

Hawaii $79,609 Rhode Island $78,969 Maryland $78,535 Minnesota $77,941 Colorado $77,712 Illinois $77,636 Oregon $77,347 Delaware $77,134

New Hampshire $77,000 Virginia $76,699 Pennsylvania $75,824 Nevada $75,382 North Dakota $75,237 Michigan $75,009 Wisconsin $74,925 Vermont $74,757

Texas $74,293 Maine $74,262 Arizona $74,216 Ohio $74,163 Georgia $73,462 Indiana $73,112 Wyoming $73,043 Utah $72,937

Iowa $72,891 Kansas $72,526 Louisiana $72,419 North Carolina $72,381 Missouri $72,366 Florida $72,069 Montana $71,909 Nebraska $71,756

Kentucky $71,672 South Carolina $71,368 Tennessee $71,177 Idaho $71,101 New Mexico $70,545 Oklahoma $70,423 Alabama $69,974 South Dakota $69,220

Arkansas $68,809 West Virginia $68,588 Mississippi $67,925

Top Paying Cities for Archaeologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $79,830
Little Creek: $79,091
Magnolia: $79,419

Lincoln, DE $79,830 Little Creek, DE $79,091 Magnolia, DE $79,419 Milford, DE $79,830 Marydel, DE $78,794 Millsboro, DE $79,830 Millville, DE $80,363 Milton, DE $79,830

Nassau, DE $79,830 Ocean View, DE $80,363 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,363 Seaford, DE $78,992 Selbyville, DE $80,363 Smyrna, DE $78,703 Viola, DE $79,419 Woodside, DE $79,190

Bear, DE $78,124 Newark, DE $78,154 Claymont, DE $78,215 Delaware City, DE $78,154 Hockessin, DE $78,215 Kirkwood, DE $78,154 Middletown, DE $78,543 Montchanin, DE $78,215

New Castle, DE $78,215 Odessa, DE $78,649 Port Penn, DE $77,941 Rockland, DE $78,215 Saint Georges, DE $78,154 Townsend, DE $78,535 Winterthur, DE $78,215 Lewes, DE $79,830

Wilmington, DE $78,215 Dover, DE $79,053 Dover Afb, DE $79,236 Bethany Beach, DE $80,363 Bethel, DE $78,992 Bridgeville, DE $79,830 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,137 Cheswold, DE $78,870

Clayton, DE $78,672 Dagsboro, DE $80,363 Delmar, DE $78,992 Ellendale, DE $79,830 Felton, DE $79,830 Fenwick Island, DE $80,363 Frankford, DE $80,363 Frederica, DE $79,830

Georgetown, DE $79,830 Greenwood, DE $79,830 Harbeson, DE $79,830 Harrington, DE $79,830 Hartly, DE $78,634 Houston, DE $79,830 Kenton, DE $78,672 Laurel, DE $78,992

Yorklyn, DE $78,215

Archaeologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Archaeologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$68,059

Average $77,134/year

$88,743

$5,672

Average $6,428/month

$7,395

$1,309

Average $1,483/week

$1,707

$33

Average $37/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,743	$7,395	$1,707	$43
Average	$77,134	$6,428	$1,483	$37
25th Percentile	$68,059	$5,672	$1,309	$33

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