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State of North Carolina

NC · On-site

$17/hr

... State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the ... DNCR does not engage in dual employment for temporary positions; if you are currently employed with ...

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How much do temporary summer archaeology jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary summer archaeology in the United States is $16.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Summer Archaeology vs Temporary Summer Field Technician?

AspectTemporary Summer ArchaeologyTemporary Summer Field Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer archaeology or anthropology courseworkHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training often preferred
Work EnvironmentExcavation sites, museums, research labsConstruction sites, industrial settings, outdoor environments
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, cultural resource agencies, archaeological firmsConstruction companies, environmental firms, government agencies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding archaeological field roles, seasonal archaeological workOutdoor manual labor, seasonal field work in construction or environmental projects

Temporary Summer Archaeology roles focus on archaeological excavation, research, and preservation, often requiring knowledge of history and archaeology. Temporary Summer Field Technicians typically perform manual outdoor work in construction or environmental projects, with less emphasis on specialized archaeological skills. Both are seasonal, outdoor roles but serve different industry needs.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Summer Archaeology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 31% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,690 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Archaeologist

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Grants, NM • On-site

$40/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

ArchaeologistID:NPSELMA-002-002Location:GrantsProgram:NPS
Wage/Hr:$40.00Hours/Week:24Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

MA/MS Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field with minimum additional experience of 1 year(s) in full-time professional experience or equivalent

  • Substantial practical and technical knowledge of the methods, procedures, and technology of archaeology, and the skill to apply that knowledge in order to solve practical problems with a wide range of functions. Perform a variety of technical duties (e.g., archaeological monitoring; field surveys; specimen recovery, evaluations, and identification; research, etc.)Skill in using basic tools and equipment common to archaeological functions (e.g., GPS unit, topographic maps, archaeological survey and monitoring tools). GIS data collection and mapping.
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
  • ESRI ArcPro
Duties:

Serves as an Archaeologist in the Resource Management Division of El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments. Primary responsibilities include monitoring of construction or trail projects, field surveys, recording sites, conducting artifact analysis, conducting condition assessments, and other archaeological-related work as needed.

  • Serves as the Archaeological Monitor on construction projects, specifically for the El Calderon Trail and Accessibility project anticipated to occur from 07/2026 ? 09/2026. Scheduling the monitoring for this project will need to be flexible as it will be most important for the Arch Monitor to be on-site during ground-disturbing activities and the schedule will be dependent on the Contractor?s schedule and progress with work. Reviews preliminary design, construction documents, and compliance package (i.e. cultural resources specific-mitigation measures) to understand project work and stipulations. Attends construction meetings/briefings as necessary. Halts work in the area of discovery if previously undiscovered archaeological resources, inadvertent discoveries, or human remains are unearthed; and notifies the Monument?s Superintendent and Environmental Protection Specialist. Communicates to the ELMA COR and ELMAO Section 106 Coordinator / CR Branch Manager of any concerns or issues that need to be addressed.   90%
  • Conducts archaeological field surveys searching for archaeological features and artifacts. Records data and prepares survey records (e.g., site maps, photographs, surface artifact analysis forms, field notes, etc.). Evaluates specimens. Processes specimens recovered in the field (as appropriate) ? identifies, labels, and packages artifacts for curation.   5%
  • Conducts condition assessments of archaeological sites (including petroglyphs), as necessary.   5%

Other:
  • Required Certifications: Must meet the Secretary of Interior?s Professional Qualifications for Archaeology
  • Overnight travel: Depending on enrollee location, occasional overnight trips may be required
  • Required Safety Gear: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for monitoring construction / project implementation activities.
  • Physical requirements: Ability to navigate construction site during the spring, summer and fall months. The trail is one mile long and may need to be walked the entire distance and back daily. Terrain is relatively flat with some undulations. Heavy items (e.g., packs up to 50 pounds) may need to be lifted and carried on a routine basis. Repetitive motions of bending, crouching, prolonged standing are often required. Heavy construction equipment will be used during the El Calderon Trail Accessibility project and it will be noisy at times. Some work (e.g., survey, conducting condition assessments, etc.) may be performed in more isolated areas; therefore, it?s important that the enrollee be familiar with outdoor safety. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.