The average salary for a sociologist in Illinois is around $75,290 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $75,290.
Wages typically start from $59,610 and go up to $127,930.
24% above national average Updated in 2018
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$61.51 per hour
$127,930 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$46.98 per hour
$97,710 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$36.20 per hour
$75,290 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$32.20 per hour
$66,980 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$28.66 per hour
$59,610 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 Illinois. On average, they make more than political scientists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sociologist salary | $75K |
| Intelligence analyst salary | $76K |
| Political scientist salary | $64K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)