The average salary for a sociologist in Washington is around $75,670 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $75,670.
Wages typically start from $55,850 and go up to $99,540.
1% above national average Updated in 2018
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$47.86 per hour
$99,540 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$37.30 per hour
$77,590 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$36.38 per hour
$75,670 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$30.06 per hour
$62,520 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$26.85 per hour
$55,850 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 9% less than similar careers in Washington. On average, they make less than intelligence analysts.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Intelligence analyst salary | $85K |
| Political scientist salary | $77K |
| Sociologist salary | $76K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)