Archaeologist Salary in Mississippi

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How much does an Archaeologist make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Archaeologist in Mississippi is around $68,007, with an hourly rate of $33. The average salary ranges from $52,662 (10th percentile) to $87,299 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $59,975 (25th percentile) and $78,105 (75th percentile). An Archaeologist's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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75th Percentile $78,105 $6,509 $1,502 $38
Average $68,007 $5,667 $1,308 $33
25th Percentile $59,975 $4,998 $1,153 $29
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$59,975
Average $68,007/year
$78,105
$4,998
Average $5,667/month
$6,509
$1,153
Average $1,308/week
$1,502
$29
Average $33/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $78,105 $6,509 $1,502 $38
Average $68,007 $5,667 $1,308 $33
25th Percentile $59,975 $4,998 $1,153 $29

How does experience level affect an Archaeologist's Salary?

An entry-level Archaeologist with under 1 year experience makes about $64,635. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Archaeologist makes around $64,874. After 2-4 years, the Archaeologist pay rises to about $66,428. Those senior Archaeologist with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $70,977, and those Archaeologist having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $72,462 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Archaeologist $64,635
Intermediate Level Archaeologist $64,874
Senior Level Archaeologist $66,428
Specialist Level Archaeologist $70,977
Expert Level Archaeologist $72,462
$64,635 0 yr
$64,874 < 2 yrs
$66,428 2-4 yrs
$70,977 5-8 yrs
$72,462 > 8 yrs
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