The average salary for a sociologist in Oregon is around $93,490 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $93,490.
Wages typically start from $44,570 and go up to $144,020.
43% above national average Updated in 2016
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$69.24 per hour
$144,020 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$56.25 per hour
$117,010 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$44.95 per hour
$93,490 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$33.90 per hour
$70,520 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$21.43 per hour
$44,570 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 12% more than similar careers in Oregon.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Intelligence analyst salary | $83K |
| Economist salary | $79K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)