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How much do archaeology lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for archaeology lab in Oregon is $26.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.34 and $29.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an archaeology lab?

An Archaeology Lab job involves processing, analyzing, and preserving artifacts recovered from archaeological sites. Lab technicians clean, catalog, and study materials such as pottery, bones, and tools to help researchers understand past cultures. They may use microscopes, databases, and conservation techniques to ensure artifacts are properly documented and stored. These roles support field excavations and contribute to archaeological research and museum collections.

What does an archaeology lab do?

In an Archaeology Lab position, your daily tasks may include cleaning and cataloging artifacts, conducting preservation processes, and recording detailed data about each specimen. You will often contribute to ongoing research projects, assist with laboratory inventory, and help prepare materials for analysis or exhibition. Collaboration with archaeologists, researchers, and sometimes the public is common, especially when preparing reports or participating in outreach activities. This role provides a hands-on environment where attention to accuracy and teamwork are critical to the success of archaeological research and preservation efforts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an archaeology lab?

To excel in an Archaeology Lab position, you typically need experience in artifact handling, cataloging, and analysis, often supported by a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field. Familiarity with lab-specific software, GIS mapping tools, and procedures for proper specimen documentation and conservation are valuable assets. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective teamwork set candidates apart in this environment. These abilities ensure that archaeological materials are preserved accurately, research is conducted efficiently, and findings are reliably communicated within a multidisciplinary team.

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What cities in Oregon are hiring for Archaeology Lab jobs?

Cities in Oregon with the most Archaeology Lab job openings:

Infographic showing various Archaeology Lab job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $55,525 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Adjunct Instructor, Anthropology/Archeology

Oregon Tech

Klamath Falls, OR • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

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Posting Details
Position Details
Position Type
Adjunct
Working Title
Adjunct Instructor, Anthropology/Archeology
Classification Title
Adjunct Faculty
College/Division
College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS)
Department
Humanities and Social Sciences
Hiring Unit
Work Location
Appointment FTE (%)
Position Terms/Mo
Full/Part time
Annual Salary
Per Work Load Unit (WLU)
Position Summary
Department Summary
The Humanities and Social Sciences Department is a dynamic and growing department with a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
The department offers undergraduate degrees in Applied Psychology and Population Health Management, Graduate degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis and Marriage and Family Therapy, minors in Arts, Literature and Philosophy, Medical Sociology, and Psychology, and a diverse collection of courses in support of Oregon Tech's general education mission.
Additional departmental information can be found at: https://www.oit.edu/academics/health-arts-sciences/humanities-social-sciences
Position Summary
Oregon Tech is accepting applications for Anthropology undergraduate Adjunct Instructors for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Department.
The Humanities and Social Sciences Department is recruiting a pool of adjunct instructors for possible part-time teaching positions to support the department's General Education courses. Specifically, the department seeks adjunct instructors to teach: Globalization, Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology and/or Archeology. Qualified applicants may be invited to serve as adjunct instructors for courses within the department.
Teaching Modality: Appointments may include courses offered on-line, in-person on-campus, hybrid, or related lab; or in an alternative format responsive to state and local requirements.
Location: The primary campus locations include the Klamath Falls campus, the Portland-Metro campus (located in Wilsonville, OR), and online. Teaching may be conducted remotely/online, within the United States.
Interested candidates should apply to the posting through the posting on the Oregon Tech Job Board, and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information. In your cover letter, please specify those areas or courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching.
This pool will be accessed only when an opening or need arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available; but no more than two years. After two years, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool.
Minimum Requirements
Additional Requirements
  • Master's Degree or higher in Anthropology or related field.
  • Experience teaching at the college level.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis at the time of hire; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or other employment-based immigration support.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience using Canvas or a similar Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard).
  • Experience using virtual meeting and collaboration tools for teaching, such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams.

Application Information
Recruitment Type
External
Application Screening Begins
08/08/2025
Job Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
This pool will be accessed only when an opening or need arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than two years. After two years, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool.
Interested parties should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information (phone & email).
In your cover letter, please specify those areas or courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching.
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Professional References List

Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts (Unofficial)
  2. License/Certification
  3. Other Document

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Oregon Tech's Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu. Please use the subject line: Anthropology Adjunct Pool.
For additional information, please contact the Chair of the Department, Dr. Kyle Chapman, kyle.chapman@oit.edu
Background/Pre-Employment Check
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.
AA/EEO Statement
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.

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