How much does a Cultural Anthropologist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cultural Anthropologist in the United States is $60,604. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,541 to a high of $80,553, with most professionals earning between $52,720 and $71,046.

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Cultural Anthropologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cultural Anthropologist Salary $45,541 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cultural Anthropologist Salary $52,720 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cultural Anthropologist Salary $60,604 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cultural Anthropologist Salary $71,046 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cultural Anthropologist Salary $80,553 US April 01, 2025
25% $52,720 10% $45,541 90% $80,553 75% $71,046 $60,604 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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