Details Report for:
19-3091.00 - Anthropologists and Archeologists
Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.
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Credentials | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Credentials
Wages & Employment Trends
| Median wages (2016) | $30.38 hourly, $63,190 annual |
| State wages | 
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| Employment (2014) | 8,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2014-2024) | 
Slower than average (2% to 4%)
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| Projected job openings (2014-2024) | 1,200 |
| State trends | 
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| Top industries (2014) | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (61% employed in this sector)
Government (27%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data
and 2014-2024 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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- Anthropologists and archeologists
. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition.
