Sociologist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:

$92.86 per hour

$193,140 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:

$62.17 per hour

$129,320 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:

$46.05 per hour

$95,780 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:

$35.26 per hour

$73,350 per year

10th percentile

Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:

$29.13 per hour

$60,590 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 11% more than similar careers in Massachusetts. On average, they make more than political scientists.

Career Median Salary
Sociologist salary $96K
Intelligence analyst salary $95K
Political scientist salary $82K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)