The average salary for a sociologist in the United States is $106,710, but the range typically falls between $76,030 and $134,980. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $51.31, with a range between $36.55 and $64.9.
There are approximately 2,890 people employed as a sociologist in the United States. With California, Massachusetts, North Carolina employing the highest number of sociologists.The state with the best pay for a sociologist is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $134,080, while Florida has the lowest average annual salary of $71,450.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $59,960 | $28.83 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,030 | $36.55 |
| Median | $101,770 | $48.93 |
| 75th Percentile | $134,980 | $64.9 |
| 90th Percentile | $165,280 | $79.46 |
The salary of a sociologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a sociologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for sociologists are Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Illinois, New York while the worst states are Florida, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, Ohio.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $78,120 | $115,330 | $153,880 |
| Florida | $30,330 | $71,450 | $164,400 |
| Illinois | $68,350 | $120,320 | $183,000 |
| Maryland | $66,220 | $87,960 | $115,880 |
| Massachusetts | $80,460 | $134,080 | $167,000 |
| Michigan | $49,640 | $70,290 | $105,340 |
| Minnesota | $65,390 | $77,470 | $88,650 |
| New York | $73,760 | $105,570 | $173,220 |
| North Carolina | $63,580 | $118,700 | $175,560 |
| Ohio | $62,900 | $77,700 | $98,450 |
| Oklahoma | $48,790 | $65,930 | $80,430 |
| Texas | $58,610 | $68,050 | $65,450 |
| Washington | $64,900 | $90,490 | $130,820 |
Even between cities, the salary of a sociologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for sociologists is Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, FL with an average salary of $168,350.The city with the lowest average salary for sociologists is Oklahoma City, OK with an average salary of $65,930.
Areas with highest average salaries for sociologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for sociologists
The number of sociologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of sociologists has increased by 420. On average, the number of sociologists has been increasing by 4.3% each year. The salary of sociologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of sociologists has increased by $13,290. On average, the salary of sociologists has been increasing by 3.6% each year.
Sociologists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for sociologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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