We surveyed 422 archaeologists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical archaeologist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an archaeologist?
Low
High
Working as an archaeologist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that archaeologists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become an archaeologist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an archaeologist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an archaeologist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as an archaeologist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for archaeologists.
Do archaeologists work full-time or part-time?
51% of archaeologists work in full-time roles while 49% work part-time.