Assistant Project Archaeologist

SWCA Environmental Consultants, Arizona

Pay: $26.78/hr
Job type: Principal investigator / PM
Duration: Seasonal / project-based
Per diem: Yes
Lodging: Not stated
Posted: Nov 12, 2026

About this job

Project-based or seasonal principal investigator / project manager position with SWCA Environmental Consultants, in Arizona. The posting mentions per diem. Listed requirements include a bachelor's degree and Secretary of the Interior qualifications.

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What this kind of job involves

A project archaeologist manages the day-to-day field and reporting work on one or more projects: scheduling crews, coordinating with clients and agencies, directing fieldwork and writing reports. The role usually sits between the crew chief or field director and the principal investigator, although at some firms one person holds both.

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How the pay compares

This posting's pay, at about $26.78/hr (the midpoint of its range), is within the typical range for private and other non-federal postings on this site: a median of $27.75/hr and a typical range of $24.13–$29.32/hr, based on 16 postings. See how advertised pay is calculated.

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