The average salary for a sociologist in Ohio is around $64,940 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $64,940.
Wages typically start from $54,280 and go up to $85,020.
4% above national average Updated in 2018
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$40.88 per hour
$85,020 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$35.90 per hour
$74,680 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$31.22 per hour
$64,940 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$27.37 per hour
$56,920 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$26.10 per hour
$54,280 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 Ohio. On average, they make less than intelligence analysts.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Intelligence analyst salary | $68K |
| Sociologist salary | $65K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)




