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.
Median Annual Wage: $59,280
Projected Growth: Faster than average (15% to 21%)
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Anthropologists and Archeologists.