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 $59,915, a Archaeologist (4-7 years)earns $78,095, a Researcher III - Academic (7+ years)earns $92,257, a Dean (7+ years)earns $120,525,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an Archaeologist make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Archaeologist in Rhode Island is $78,969 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,677
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,679 to $90,855
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,220

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Archaeologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,855	$7,571	$1,747	$44
Average	$78,969	$6,581	$1,519	$38
25th Percentile	$69,679	$5,807	$1,340	$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:

Adamsville: $80,264
Albion: $78,931
Ashaway: $80,569

Adamsville, RI $80,264 Albion, RI $78,931 Ashaway, RI $80,569 Barrington, RI $78,931 Block Island, RI $80,150 Bradford, RI $80,515 Bristol, RI $78,855 Carolina, RI $79,860

Charlestown, RI $79,944 Chepachet, RI $78,779 Clayville, RI $78,855 Coventry, RI $78,779 West Greenwich, RI $78,725 East Greenwich, RI $78,832 Exeter, RI $80,515 Fiskeville, RI $78,931

Forestdale, RI $78,855 Foster, RI $78,725 Glendale, RI $78,725 Greene, RI $79,609 Greenville, RI $78,931 Harmony, RI $78,908 Harrisville, RI $78,779 Hope, RI $78,931

Hope Valley, RI $80,569 Hopkinton, RI $80,592 Jamestown, RI $79,784 Kenyon, RI $80,493 Little Compton, RI $80,234 Manville, RI $78,931 Mapleville, RI $78,725 Newport, RI $79,799

Middletown, RI $80,135 North Kingstown, RI $78,703 North Scituate, RI $78,908 Oakland, RI $78,802 Pascoag, RI $78,756 Pawtucket, RI $78,931 Central Falls, RI $78,931 Cumberland, RI $78,931

Lincoln, RI $78,931 Portsmouth, RI $79,480 Prudence Island, RI $78,779 Rockville, RI $80,592 Saunderstown, RI $79,830 Shannock, RI $80,470 Slatersville, RI $78,855 Slocum, RI $79,830

Tiverton, RI $80,287 Wakefield, RI $79,746 Kingston, RI $79,761 Narragansett, RI $79,777 Peace Dale, RI $79,746 Warren, RI $78,908 Warwick, RI $78,931 Westerly, RI $80,614

West Kingston, RI $79,807 West Warwick, RI $78,931 Wood River Junction, RI $80,515 Woonsocket, RI $78,855 North Smithfield, RI $78,908 Wyoming, RI $80,493 Providence, RI $78,931 Cranston, RI $78,931

North Providence, RI $78,931 East Providence, RI $78,931 Riverside, RI $78,931 Rumford, RI $78,931 Smithfield, RI $78,931 Johnston, RI $78,931

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

$69,679

Average $78,969/year

$90,855

$5,807

Average $6,581/month

$7,571

$1,340

Average $1,519/week

$1,747

$33

Average $38/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,855	$7,571	$1,747	$44
Average	$78,969	$6,581	$1,519	$38
25th Percentile	$69,679	$5,807	$1,340	$33

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