How much does an Archaeological Field Technician make?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Archaeological Field Technician in the United States is $63,223. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,393 to a high of $79,128, with most professionals earning between $55,984 and $71,548.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Archaeological Field Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Archaeological Field Technician Salary $49,393 US May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Archaeological Field Technician Salary $55,984 US May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Archaeological Field Technician Salary $63,223 US May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Archaeological Field Technician Salary $71,548 US May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Archaeological Field Technician Salary $79,128 US May 01, 2025
25% $55,984 10% $49,393 90% $79,128 75% $71,548 $63,223 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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