Anthropologists & Archeologists

Also Called: Applied Cultural Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Research Anthropologist, Research Archaeologist

What Anthropologists & Archeologists do

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.

  • Study objects and structures recovered by excavation to identify, date, and authenticate them and to interpret their significance.
  • 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.
Industry Areas:

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Calipers
  • Scanners
  • X ray radiography examination equipment
  • Laboratory sifting equipment
  • Trowels

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Map creation software
ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system GIS software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Math and Science
sociology and anthropology
geography
Arts and Humanities
history and archeology
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

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Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Persistence
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Initiative

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Anthropologists & Archeologists across the country typically make.

$21.04 / hour
$43,770 /year

Entry Level

$30.67 / hour
$63,800 /year

Median Level

$49.11 / hour
$102,150 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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