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Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in District of Columbia
Anthropology and archeology teachers at the postsecondary level instruct students in courses covering human cultures, societies, and material remains across time and geography. They work in universities and colleges, balancing classroom instruction with research activities In District of Columbia the median pay is $106,470 a year, 7% above the national median of $99,650.
$106,470median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$81,240–$126,770middle half earn
50employed in District of Columbia
$99,650U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingInstructingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesActive LearningCritical Thinking
Knowledge areas
Sociology and AnthropologyHistory and ArcheologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingGeographyPhilosophy and Theology
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Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in other states
Missouri · $130,500California · $128,370Connecticut · $112,860Massachusetts · $107,390Michigan · $104,890Maryland · $104,770New Mexico · $104,510Oregon · $103,110Kentucky · $102,140Texas · $102,060
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 25-1061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.