The average salary for a sociologist in Arizona is around $70,080 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $70,080.
Wages typically start from $45,720 and go up to $98,700.
10% above national average Updated in 2016
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$47.45 per hour
$98,700 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$39.79 per hour
$82,760 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$33.69 per hour
$70,080 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$27.15 per hour
$56,480 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$21.98 per hour
$45,720 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 9% less than similar careers in Arizona. On average, they make less than economists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Economist salary | $86K |
| Intelligence analyst salary | $78K |
| Sociologist salary | $70K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)