The average salary for a sociologist in Florida is around $78,840 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $78,840.
Wages typically start from $55,000 and go up to $102,460.
23% above national average Updated in 2018
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$49.26 per hour
$102,460 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$44.72 per hour
$93,020 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$37.90 per hour
$78,840 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$32.32 per hour
$67,230 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$26.44 per hour
$55,000 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 6% less than similar careers in Florida. On average, they make less than political scientists but more than intelligence analysts.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Political scientist salary | $88K |
| Sociologist salary | $79K |
| Intelligence analyst salary | $64K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)