The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

• Research and testing firms
• Federal and state government agencies
• Management, scientific, and technical consulting services

Outlook

Job growth is expected to be faster than average for anthropologists and archeologists. Most new jobs for anthropologists and archeologists will be in management, consulting, and research.

Anthropologists will be needed to analyze markets and help businesses better serve their clients or find new customers. Archeologists will be needed to make sure that building companies and museum properly preserve and handle archeological artifacts.

Competition for jobs is expected to be strong due to the small number of positions. Those with advanced degrees will have the most opportunities.

(CIS 100244)