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Job outlook for archaeological field technicians in the United States
Are archaeological field technician jobs in demand?
Archaeological field technician job and salary trends over time
Archaeological field technician jobs over time
Archaeological field technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 957 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 950 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 975 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 912 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 918 | 0.00% |
Average archaeological field technician salary over time
Archaeological field technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,352 | $19.88 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | $41,173 | $19.79 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $39,901 | $19.18 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $39,313 | $18.90 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $38,190 | $18.36 | +2.7% |
Archaeological field technician jobs by state
Most common states for archaeological field technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 143 | 21% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 253 | 19% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 145 | 19% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 140 | 19% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 121 | 19% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 213 | 16% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 154 | 16% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 92 | 16% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 832 | 15% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 160 | 15% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 992 | 14% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 755 | 14% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 430 | 14% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,068 | 13% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 475 | 13% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 401 | 13% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,294 | 12% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 660 | 11% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 639 | 11% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 466 | 11% |
Most common cities for archaeological field technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Barbara | 2 | 2% | $45,889 |
| 2 | Encinitas | 1 | 2% | $45,284 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | 1 | 2% | $46,862 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $35,373 |
| 5 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $47,064 |
Archaeological Field Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of archaeological field technician experts
University of California, Berkeley
Johns Hopkins University
What general advice would you give to an Archaeological Field Technician?
Prof. William White III: The best way to maximize your potential in archaeology is to have deep knowledge of some aspect of archaeology that is applicable in a lot of different regions while also having a sensible amount of knowledge in a lot of other areas.
What Archaeological Field Technician skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Prof. William White III: 1) knowledge of historic preservation laws, 2) technical writing skills, 3) Analytical skills, 4) Research skills.
What will help Archaeological Field Technicians increase their earning potential?
Prof. William White III: I recommend a recent graduate begin looking for work in the cultural resource management industry, which is where most archaeologists work in the United States.
What general advice would you give to an Archaeological Field Technician?
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What Archaeological Field Technician skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
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What will help Archaeological Field Technicians increase their earning potential?
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