Highest-paying cities for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary
San Francisco, CA leads at $199,310 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $199,310 | $117,720–$242,040 |
| Riverside, CA | $159,680 | $115,390–$204,590 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $131,660 | $84,720–$163,030 |
| Sacramento, CA | $129,380 | $99,740–$131,520 |
| Lexington, KY | $113,550 | $89,040–$169,360 |
| Boston, MA | $106,480 | $78,110–$141,840 |
| Washington, DC | $105,960 | $76,110–$126,790 |
| San Jose, CA | $105,430 | $102,160–$170,050 |
| Portland, OR | $105,240 | $81,760–$123,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $104,160 | $85,610–$164,990 |
| Detroit, MI | $104,000 | $86,530–$123,230 |
| Houston, TX | $102,700 | $78,660–$131,360 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,710 | $72,680–$131,190 |
| New York, NY | $101,450 | $70,190–$137,370 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $100,400 | $84,410–$115,530 |
| Dallas, TX | $98,470 | $79,520–$116,620 |
| Seattle, WA | $97,490 | $74,190–$128,250 |
| Buffalo, NY | $96,740 | $83,500–$137,240 |
| Denver, CO | $84,570 | $78,630–$105,400 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,050 | $46,630–$105,320 |
| Cleveland, OH | $79,630 | $47,970–$122,550 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.