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Archeologists

Conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery.

Tasks Include:

  • Write, present, and publish reports that record site history, methodology, and artifact analysis results, along with recommendations for conserving and interpreting findings.
  • Compare findings from one site with archeological data from other sites to find similarities or differences.
  • Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.
  • Study objects and structures recovered by excavation to identify, date, and authenticate them and to interpret their significance.
  • Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.
  • Consult site reports, existing artifacts, and topographic maps to identify archeological sites.
  • Create a grid of each site and draw and update maps of unit profiles, stratum surfaces, features, and findings.
  • Record the exact locations and conditions of artifacts uncovered in diggings or surveys, using drawings and photographs as necessary.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

 

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Virginia: + 8.4%

National: + 3.9%

 

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job Zone:

Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)


Median Earnings:

 

National

$62,410.00

State

$61,940.00

Regional


 

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