Anthropologists and Archeologists
SOC Code: 19-3091 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Anthropologists and Archeologists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $78,229 | $91,645 | $105,061 | $118,477 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $78,229 | $91,645 | $105,061 | $118,477 |
| Springfield, MA | $78,229 | $91,645 | $105,061 | $118,477 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $78,229 | $91,645 | $105,061 | $118,477 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $78,229 | $91,645 | $105,061 | $118,477 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $58,989 | $78,312 | $97,635 | $116,958 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $68,536 | $84,677 | $100,797 | $116,938 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $67,080 | $83,242 | $99,403 | $115,565 |
| Worcester, MA | $67,267 | $83,366 | $99,445 | $115,544 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $60,091 | $77,730 | $95,347 | $112,986 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | 2 | $57,000 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $55,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $59,000 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | 4.2 | |
| Speaking | 4.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Learning Strategies | 3.4 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Sociology and Anthropology | 4.9 |
| English Language | 4.4 |
| History and Archeology | 4.2 |
| Foreign Language | 4.0 |
| Education and Training | 3.9 |
| Geography | 3.6 |
| Communications and Media | 3.4 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 40.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 30.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 5.0% |
| Associate's degree | 5.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Collect information and make judgments through observation, interviews, and review of documents.
- Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.
- Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.
- Plan and direct research to characterize and compare the economic, demographic, health care, social, political, linguistic, and religious institutions of distinct cultural groups, communities, and organizations.
- Identify culturally specific beliefs and practices affecting health status and access to services for distinct populations and communities, in collaboration with medical and public health officials.
- Train others in the application of ethnographic research methods to solve problems in organizational effectiveness, communications, technology development, policy making, and program planning.
- Advise government agencies, private organizations, and communities regarding proposed programs, plans, and policies and their potential impacts on cultural institutions, organizations, and communities.
- Create data records for use in describing and analyzing social patterns and processes, using photography, videography, and audio recordings.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Autodesk AutoCAD C++ ESRI ArcGIS software Facebook IBM SPSS Statistics Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint
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