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What is an anthropologist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
Quoted expert
Dr. Doc McAlister Billingsley Ph.D.
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an anthropologist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $23.91 an hour? That's $49,724 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 500 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to an anthropologist?

Dr. Doc McAlister Billingsley Ph.D.Dr. Doc McAlister Billingsley Ph.D. LinkedIn profile

Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Elmira College

A big part of any new job is learning the culture of the workplace. Practice your observational and interview skills--ask the right questions, learn the language, and what it reflects about unspoken rules. Imagine that you need to create a manual for new employees, and fill in the missing pages as you learn the ropes. Society is also adapting to the online nature of work during a pandemic, which requires sorting out the rules and norms for things like video conferences and appropriate expectations for colleagues, who may be responsible for family care.
ScoreAnthropologistUS Average
Salary
-

Avg. Salary $49,724

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
-
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.09%

Asian 8.10%

Black or African American 5.59%

Hispanic or Latino 14.44%

Unknown 6.45%

White 64.33%

Gender

female 50.83%

male 49.17%

Age - 40
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 40

Anthropologist career paths

Key steps to become an anthropologist

  1. Explore anthropologist education requirements

    Most common anthropologist degrees

    Bachelor's

    74.4 %

    Master's

    15.1 %

    Doctorate

    7.0 %

  2. Research anthropologist duties and responsibilities

    • Full responsibility for all sales activities for a start-up electronic commerce company managing electronic data flow in the healthcare industry.
    • Conduct audits ensuring compliance with lab, American (ASCLD-LAB), and international (ISO) standards.
    • Arrange supplier agreements in Mexico, Spain, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, and Miami.
    • Organize, research, and travele on buying trips to Mexico, Ecuador, and Puerto Rico.

  3. Apply for anthropologist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an anthropologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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The average anthropologist salary in the United States is $49,724 per year or $24 per hour. Anthropologist salaries range between $25,000 and $95,000 per year.

Average anthropologist salary
$49,724 Yearly
$23.91 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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