The average salary for a sociologist in the United States is around $83,420 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $83,420.
Wages typically start from $46,920 and go up to $141,770.
36% above national average Updated in 2019
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$68.16 per hour
$141,770 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$52.16 per hour
$108,500 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$40.10 per hour
$83,420 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$30.03 per hour
$62,460 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$22.56 per hour
$46,920 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Sociologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $97,200 |
| Massachusetts | $95,780 |
| North Carolina | $93,850 |
| Oregon | $93,490 |
| New Jersey | $91,930 |
| Florida | $78,840 |
| Michigan | $77,170 |
| Wisconsin | $75,860 |
| Washington | $75,670 |
| Illinois | $75,290 |
| Utah | $71,400 |
| Arizona | $70,080 |
| Ohio | $64,940 |
| New York | $62,680 |
| Maryland | $52,510 |
| South Dakota | $38,390 |
| Texas | $37,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $121,470 |
How do sociologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Sociologists earn 7% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than economists but more than intelligence analysts.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Economist salary | $105K |
| Sociologist salary | $83K |
| Intelligence analyst salary | $77K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)