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How much do folklore jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for folklore in the United States is $68,397.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Folklore position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Folklorist, you need a solid background in anthropology, cultural studies, and research methods, often supported by an advanced degree in folklore or a related field. Familiarity with qualitative data analysis software, ethnographic recording equipment, and archival research techniques is commonly required. Strong observational skills, intercultural communication, and creative problem-solving make a candidate stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for accurately documenting, interpreting, and preserving the diverse traditions and stories of communities.

What are the typical duties and projects a Folklorist might work on?

Folklorists typically collect, document, and analyze oral histories, traditions, music, stories, and other cultural expressions within various communities. You might work on projects that involve conducting fieldwork, transcribing interviews, organizing community events, or collaborating with museums and educational institutions. Many roles also involve publishing research findings, curating exhibits, and developing digital archives to ensure cultural preservation. It's common to work both independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams, especially when engaging with the communities you study or partnering with organizations for educational outreach.

What is a Folklore job?

A Folklore job involves studying, preserving, and interpreting traditional cultural expressions such as myths, legends, music, dance, and customs. Professionals in this field may work in academia, museums, cultural organizations, or media, conducting research, curating exhibits, or documenting oral histories. Their work helps preserve cultural heritage and promote understanding of diverse traditions.

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Infographic showing various Folklore job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $68,397 per year, or $32.9 per hour.
Lovelace Medical Group in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time BE/BC Fellowship Trained Hand Surge

Lovelace Medical Group in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time BE/BC Fellowship Trained Hand Surge

Lovelace Health System

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago


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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Lovelace Medical Group in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time BE/BC Fellowship Trained Hand Surgeon to join their practice.
About the Position:
  • Join a team of 4 physicians and 5 APP's
  • Support Staff of 30
  • Onsite X-ray
  • Work Schedule: 8am-5pm Monday- Friday
  • Expected Patient Load: 6.5 minimum patient contact hours per clinic day
  • Admin time is built into schedule
  • On Call 4-5 days a month
  • Required to take General Orthopedic Call
  • Hand Fellowship is required
  • Residency must be in Orthopedics only

Recruitment Package May Include:
  • Base salary + wRVU production incentive
  • CME allowance
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
  • Relocation allowance
  • Residency stipend
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan
  • Marketing + practice growth assistance

- J-1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, and HHS based on location and specialty
- O-1
About the Medical Group: Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group, inclusive of clinics, doctors, and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care. Lovelace Health System built the city's first hospital and since our organization was founded 100 years ago, we have been committed to serving our community and creating the best quality of life possible for the patients we serve.
Lovelace has been identified in Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare, deemed a New Mexico Family-Friendly Workplace, and recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home among other awards.
About the Community: New Mexico is a rural state, surrounded by high-desert landscape and ample wildlife, rich with historical tradition and folklore. Primary languages are English and Spanish coupled with other Indigenous languages such as Navajo. The terrain is supportive of outdoor lifestyles including mountain biking, hiking, sightseeing, fishing, hunting, winter, and water sports. The cuisine is embedded with rich culture of Spanish and Indigenous people's ritualistic recipes leaving you to answer: red, green or Christmas? Albuquerque acts as the hub of NM, as it is the biggest city and centered geographically in the state. Patients from outlying areas seek care for acute and chronic conditions in the metro area, which is served by three main health systems: Lovelace Health System, Presbyterian Health System and University of New Mexico Hospital.

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