Archeologists H1B Visa — Salary, Sponsors & Cities

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview for Archeologists

Archeologists (SOC code 19-3091) is one of the occupations that U.S. employers sponsor through the H1B visa program. A total of 150 labor condition applications have been filed by 92 employers for this occupation across the United States. The H1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, and Archeologists positions represent a significant portion of these filings.

The average salary offered on H1B applications for Archeologists positions is $61,071, with a median of N/A. Salaries range from $35,360 to $168,000, reflecting the wide variation across experience levels, geographic locations, and prevailing wage levels. Compared to the national BLS median salary of $68,530 for this occupation, H1B salaries are -10.9% Below Market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national annual mean salary for Archeologists is $70,820, with approximately 230 workers employed in this role nationwide. The BLS reports salary percentiles ranging from $43,530 (10th percentile) to $103,450 (90th percentile). These benchmarks are essential for understanding H1B salary requirements and prevailing wage determinations.

The top H1B sponsors for Archeologists positions include New York University, Yale University, and Harvard University among others. These employers actively hire foreign workers for this role and submit LCA applications to the Department of Labor as part of the H1B approval process.

The most popular work locations for H1B Archeologists positions include New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. Location significantly impacts both salary offers and the applicable prevailing wage, making geographic analysis crucial for H1B applicants and employers.

California leads H1B filings for this occupation with 28 applications, followed by New York and Connecticut. View Archeologists H1B data in California for state-level details.

Top H1B Sponsors for Archeologists

These employers have filed the most H1B applications for Archeologists positions. Click any employer to view their full H1B sponsorship profile.

#	Employer	State	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
1	New York University	NY	7	$67,539	$68,530	-1.4% At Market
2	Yale University	DC	7	$50,878	$68,530	-25.8% Below Market
3	Harvard University	MA	5	$74,826	$68,530	+9.2% Above Market
4	Albion Environmental, Inc.	CA	4	$76,658	$68,530	+11.9% Above Market
5	THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF MAN	VA	4	$60,000	$68,530	-12.4% Below Market
6	Arizona State University	AZ	4	$50,761	$68,530	-25.9% Below Market
7	LTG ASSOCIATES, INC.	CA	3	$90,000	$68,530	+31.3% Above Market
8	University of Alaska	AK	3	$51,367	$68,530	-25.0% Below Market
9	University of California, Davis	CA	3	$57,645	$68,530	-15.9% Below Market
10	Wayne State University	MI	3	$52,491	$68,530	-23.4% Below Market
11	Alf Naman Real Estate Advisors Ltd.	NY	2	$112,500	$68,530	+64.2% Above Market
12	Anthrotech, Inc	OH	2	$101,424	$68,530	+48.0% Above Market
13	BERGGRUEN INSTITUTE	CA	2	$50,000	$68,530	-27.0% Below Market
14	BLUE FIRE PARTNERS, INC	NC	2	$42,037	$68,530	-38.7% Below Market
15	Center for Innovative Governance Research	DC	2	$90,000	$68,530	+31.3% Above Market
16	Conservation International	VA	2	$70,000	$68,530	+2.1% At Market
17	FAHRENHEIT 212, LLC	NY	2	$65,000	$68,530	-5.2% Below Market
18	FrameWorks Institute	DC	2	$82,250	$68,530	+20.0% Above Market
19	GET OUT GET HEALTHY	FL	2	$42,500	$68,530	-38.0% Below Market
20	Institute for Advanced Study	NJ	2	$47,500	$68,530	-30.7% Below Market

Archeologists H1B Salary by City

H1B salaries for Archeologists vary significantly by metro area. The table below shows the top cities with their average offered salary and how it compares to the local BLS median.

#	City	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	Local BLS Median	vs Local Market
1	New York, NY	18	8	$71,655	N/A	N/A
2	Los Angeles, CA	8	6	$52,061	N/A	N/A
3	New Haven, CT	7	1	$50,878	N/A	N/A
4	Washington, DC	6	4	$70,256	N/A	N/A
5	Cambridge, MA	5	1	$74,826	N/A	N/A
6	Santa Cruz, CA	5	2	$75,169	N/A	N/A
7	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	4	4	$55,957	N/A	N/A
8	Tempe, AZ	4	1	$50,761	N/A	N/A
9	Austin, TX	3	2	$60,060	N/A	N/A
10	Chicago, IL	3	3	$60,333	N/A	N/A
11	Davis, CA	3	1	$57,645	N/A	N/A
12	DETROIT, MI	3	1	$52,491	N/A	N/A
13	FAIRBANKS, AK	3	1	$51,367	N/A	N/A
14	FALLS CHURCH, VA	3	1	$60,000	N/A	N/A
15	TAKOMA PARK, MD	3	1	$90,000	N/A	N/A
16	TAMUNING, GU	3	2	$67,204	N/A	N/A
17	ARLINGTON, VA	2	1	$70,000	N/A	N/A
18	Baltimore, MD	2	1	$50,000	N/A	N/A
19	Berkeley, CA	2	1	$69,575	N/A	N/A
20	Boulder, CO	2	2	$69,135	N/A	N/A

Archeologists H1B Data by State

#	State	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	BLS State Median
1	California	28	18	$60,393	$74,100
2	New York	24	13	$66,534	$52,810
3	Connecticut	8	2	$49,518	$45,820
4	District of Columbia	7	4	$73,077	N/A
5	Massachusetts	7	3	$70,700	$106,540
6	Virginia	7	3	$73,271	$66,410
7	Arizona	6	3	$51,508	$60,630
8	Maryland	6	3	$67,908	$64,020
9	Texas	6	5	$56,342	$63,890
10	Colorado	5	5	$53,467	$64,910

Prevailing Wage Levels for Archeologists

The Department of Labor assigns prevailing wage levels (I through IV) to H1B positions based on experience and skill requirements. Level I represents entry-level positions, while Level IV indicates expert-level roles. Understanding wage levels is critical for both employers and H1B workers.

Wage Level	LCAs	% of Total	Avg Salary	Min Salary	Max Salary
I	16	22.5%	$60,287	$43,000	$78,000
II	11	15.5%	$70,400	$50,000	$90,000
III	4	5.6%	$86,146	$81,162	$90,000
IV	6	8.5%	$85,808	$72,800	$101,424
Level I	16	22.5%	$55,312	$42,000	$71,379
Level II	11	15.5%	$56,763	$50,190	$72,000
Level III	5	7.0%	$71,816	$67,584	$80,000
Level IV	2	2.8%	$118,320	$68,640	$168,000

BLS National Salary Distribution for Archeologists

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed salary percentile data for Archeologists positions across the United States. This data serves as a benchmark for evaluating H1B salary offers.