Anthropologists & Archeologists
Code: 19-3091.00
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£70,770
Range: £49,050 - £108,060
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
American Indian Policy Specialist
Applied Anthropologist
Applied Cultural Anthropologist
Archaeologist
Communication and Folklore Specialist
Forensic Anthropologist
Historical Archaeologist
Research Archaeologist
Researcher
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Collect information and make judgments through observation, interviews, and review of documents.
- Teach or mentor undergraduate and graduate students in anthropology or archeology.
- Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Geographic information system
ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system GIS software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
talking to others
writing things for co-workers or customers
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Math and Science
sociology and anthropology
geography
Arts and Humanities
English language
history and archeology
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Communications
multimedia
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Adaptability
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Frequently Asked Questions About Anthropologists & Archeologists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Anthropologists & Archeologists is £70,770. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £49,050, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £108,060 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Anthropologists & Archeologists typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Anthropologists & Archeologists include: IBM SPSS Statistics, The MathWorks MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, ESRI ArcGIS software, Geographic information system GIS software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£49,050
Median Annual (Average):
£70,770
90th Percentile (Senior):
£108,060
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