Sociologists Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Sociologists positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$101,690
National average
Salary Range
$60,710 – $168,590
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Sociologists Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $211,560 | $124,680 | $232,540 |
| Illinois | $134,730 | $71,180 | $219,640 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $134,730 | $78,130 | $219,640 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $132,200 | $78,130 | $158,330 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $130,180 | $88,300 | $130,180 |
| New York | $130,180 | $66,070 | $134,810 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $128,600 | $78,540 | $160,410 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $128,600 | $91,130 | $145,180 |
| California | $120,610 | $80,930 | $157,010 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $114,230 | $87,530 | $138,940 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $111,750 | $80,930 | $165,290 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $108,990 | $79,780 | $154,520 |
| North Carolina | $108,060 | $63,940 | $160,360 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $108,050 | $64,990 | $153,440 |
| Massachusetts | $103,510 | $64,850 | $169,040 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,510 | $64,840 | $169,040 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $95,310 | $64,860 | $148,680 |
| Maryland | $95,300 | $64,860 | $133,630 |
| Washington | $88,330 | $66,350 | $137,010 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $87,630 | $66,350 | $139,740 |
| Michigan | $82,910 | $56,630 | $155,080 |
| Wisconsin | $82,570 | $66,770 | $127,310 |
| Minnesota | $79,370 | $73,650 | $95,670 |
| Columbus, OH | $79,300 | $64,790 | $97,680 |
| Ohio | $77,560 | $64,790 | $102,710 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $60,710 | $49,670 | $149,500 |
| Florida | $40,000 | $36,770 | $165,150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Sociologists make?▾
The median annual salary for a Sociologists is $101,690, with a typical range of $60,710 – $168,590 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Sociologists?▾
Entry-level Sociologists positions typically start around $60,710 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Sociologistss earn the most?▾
Sociologistss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.
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