Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1061 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $220,833,600 | $286,499,200 | $352,164,800 | $417,830,400 |
| New Haven, CT | $181,563,200 | $242,798,400 | $304,033,600 | $365,268,800 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $182,270,400 | $242,833,760 | $303,395,040 | $363,958,400 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $181,937,600 | $241,535,840 | $301,136,160 | $360,734,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $146,785,600 | $213,408,000 | $280,030,400 | $346,652,800 |
| El Centro, CA | $140,753,600 | $206,585,600 | $272,417,600 | $338,249,600 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $175,032,000 | $228,633,600 | $282,235,200 | $335,836,800 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $175,240,000 | $228,648,160 | $282,054,240 | $335,462,400 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $175,156,800 | $227,156,800 | $279,156,800 | $331,156,800 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $185,848,000 | $233,979,200 | $282,110,400 | $330,241,600 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 5 | $133,435 |
| University of California, Berkeley | 5 | $93,584 |
| University of Washington | 5 | $73,472 |
| Georgetown University | 4 | $85,000 |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | 4 | $123,550 |
| Bard College | 4 | $79,030 |
| New York University | 4 | $165,747 |
| Arizona State University | 3 | $95,833 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | 3 | $100,000 |
| NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA | 3 | $76,053 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | $80,483 |
| 2021 | 8 | $104,699 |
| 2022 | 13 | $83,738 |
| 2023 | 38 | $83,621 |
| 2024 | 48 | $83,078 |
| 2025 | 64 | $90,223 |
| 2026 | 4 | $102,299 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.8 | |
| Writing | 4.6 | |
| Instructing | 4.5 | |
| Active Listening | 4.4 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.4 | |
| Active Learning | 4.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Sociology and Anthropology | 5.0 |
| History and Archeology | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.4 |
| Education and Training | 4.1 |
| Geography | 3.8 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 3.6 |
| Foreign Language | 3.5 |
| Communications and Media | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 68.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 18.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 4.5% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 4.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
Technology Skills
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