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Senior archaeologist salary in United States

How much does a Senior Archaeologist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$87,227
Average $87,227
Low $61,674
High $123,368

The average salary for a senior archaeologist is $87,227 per year in the United States. 80 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2025).

Senior Archaeologist job openings in United States

Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager/Principal Investigator (Western USA)
Environmental Research Group5out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
Full-time
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2 days ago
Senior Archaeologist
Harris & Associates4.3out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
$100,000 - $165,000 a year
Full-time
5 days ago
Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator
Terracon Consultants Inc3.2out of 5 stars.
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
1 week ago
Senior Archaeologist | Principal Investigator | Arizona
Chronicle Heritage2.8out of 5 stars.
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
3 weeks ago
Senior Archaeologist
Stantec3.6out of 5 stars.
Connecticut
$61,200 - $111,800 a year
Full-time
4 weeks ago
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Highest paying cities for Senior Archaeologists near United States

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $112,546 per year
    2 salaries reported
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $104,135 per year
    5 salaries reported
  3. Santa Rosa, CA
    $92,659 per year
    3 salaries reported
  4. Davis, CA
    $92,659 per year
    3 salaries reported
  5. Rancho Cordova, CA
    $92,659 per year
    3 salaries reported
  6. Sausalito, CA
    $82,706 per year
    4 salaries reported
  7. Denver, CO
    $80,963 per year
    8 salaries reported
  8. Reno, NV
    $80,621 per year
    2 salaries reported
  9. Tucson, AZ
    $63,806 per year
    7 salaries reported

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