The average salary for a sociologist in California is around $97,200 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $97,200.
Wages typically start from $51,510 and go up to $145,210.
32% above national average Updated in 2018
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$69.81 per hour
$145,210 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$56.78 per hour
$118,090 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$46.73 per hour
$97,200 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$35.32 per hour
$73,470 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$24.77 per hour
$51,510 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% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than intelligence analysts but more than political scientists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Intelligence analyst salary | $100K |
| Sociologist salary | $97K |
| Political scientist salary | $64K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)