Prevailing Wage for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
The prevailing wage for Anthropology Department Chair roles under SOC 25-1061 is set by the DOL at four experience levels, and the floor varies substantially by city. Whether your offer is for an Anthropology Professor, Anthropology Instructor, or Anthropology Lecturer position, the level and worksite location together determine the minimum a sponsoring employer must pay.
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Entry-level anthropology instructors new to postsecondary teaching, typically with a completed doctorate but no prior faculty experience. Scope is limited to assigned courses with close departmental oversight and minimal independent research responsibility.
The most common filing level for Anthropology Department Chair and faculty roles. Applies to instructors with some independent teaching experience, a developing research agenda, and standard assistant or associate professor responsibilities without lead or supervisory scope.
Experienced anthropology professors with an established research and publication record, independent course design authority, and recognized expertise. Often corresponds to tenured associate professors or senior lecturers directing fieldwork or graduate student supervision.
Fully competent senior faculty, including endowed chairs and tenured full professors who set departmental research direction, lead graduate programs, and represent the institution in scholarly or accreditation contexts. Scope is broad with minimal oversight.
Prevailing Wage for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Verify your worksite matches the LCA city
Postsecondary anthropology faculty often split time between a main campus, field sites, and conference locations. The prevailing wage on the LCA must reflect the primary worksite campus city, not a lower-wage satellite location where you occasionally teach.
Watch for unpaid field research exclusions
DOL prevailing wage calculations for this occupation cover base salary only. Summer research stipends and fieldwork grants paid through separate institutional accounts do not count toward meeting the wage floor on your LCA or PERM filing.
Distinguish lecturer titles from professor titles
Employers sometimes file H-1B petitions for anthropology lecturers under adjacent SOC codes for social science research or post-secondary teachers in general fields, potentially missing the SOC 25-1061 floor entirely. Confirm your petition lists the correct SOC before signing your offer.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 25-1061.00 alongside Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Anthropology Department Chair Prevailing Wage
Anthropology Department Chair Prevailing Wage
Anthropology Department Chair positions fall under SOC 25-1061.00 (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Anthropology Instructor Prevailing Wage
Anthropology Instructor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Anthropology Instructor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-1061.00 (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Anthropology Lecturer Prevailing Wage
Anthropology Lecturer Prevailing Wage
Anthropology Lecturer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-1061.00 (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Anthropology Professor Prevailing Wage
Anthropology Professor Prevailing Wage
Anthropology Professor positions fall under SOC 25-1061.00 (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Archaeology Professor Prevailing Wage
Archaeology Professor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Archaeology Professor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-1061.00 (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Assistant Professor Prevailing Wage
Assistant Professor Prevailing Wage
Assistant Professor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-1061.00 (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Cultural Anthropology Professor Prevailing Wage
Cultural Anthropology Professor Prevailing Wage
Cultural Anthropology Professor positions fall under SOC 25-1061.00 (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Instructor Prevailing Wage
Instructor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Instructor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-1061.00 (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Lecturer Prevailing Wage
Lecturer Prevailing Wage
Lecturer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-1061.00 (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Professor Prevailing Wage
Professor Prevailing Wage
Professor positions fall under SOC 25-1061.00 (Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the DOL set the prevailing wage for Anthropology Department Chair roles?
DOL calculates prevailing wages for SOC 25-1061 using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across hundreds of metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. OFLC publishes these figures annually. Employers sponsoring an Anthropology Department Chair or anthropology instructor must certify on the LCA that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite location and experience level.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL assigns Level 1 to entry-level positions with close supervision, Level 2 to qualified roles with some independent judgment, Level 3 to experienced positions with broad autonomy, and Level 4 to fully competent senior roles setting organizational direction. For anthropology faculty, level is driven by rank, tenure status, research independence, and supervisory scope. Your employer selects the level on the LCA, but you can cross-check their selection against OFLC wage guidance to confirm it fits your actual duties.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same anthropology faculty role vary so much by city?
DOL's prevailing wages are built from regional OES surveys, so they reflect local labor market conditions rather than a single national rate. An Anthropology Professor position in Riverside, California carries a significantly higher floor than the same role in Charlotte, North Carolina because local survey respondents report different compensation norms. The LCA rule requires employers to use the prevailing wage for the worksite city listed on the petition, so where your campus is located directly determines the floor your offer must clear.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An LCA certified at a wage below the DOL prevailing wage is a compliance violation. If USCIS or DOL discovers the underpayment through an audit or complaint, the employer faces back-pay liability, civil penalties, and potential debarment from future sponsorship filings. For the employee, a petition filed on a non-compliant LCA is grounds for denial or revocation. Before accepting an offer, compare the proposed salary against the current OFLC prevailing wage for your city and level.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for an Anthropology Department Chair role in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you look up current DOL prevailing wages by SOC code, geographic area, and wage level. Enter SOC 25-1061 and select your worksite metropolitan area to see the four-level wage table for that location. Migrate Mate can also help you identify which employers have sponsored anthropology faculty roles, giving you a practical starting point for targeting institutions already familiar with the sponsorship process.
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