The average salary for a sociologist in Wisconsin is around $75,860 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $75,860.
Wages typically start from $33,900 and go up to $133,440.
24% above national average Updated in 2018
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$64.15 per hour
$133,440 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$49.77 per hour
$103,530 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$36.47 per hour
$75,860 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$19.41 per hour
$40,370 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$16.30 per hour
$33,900 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 about the same as related careers in Wisconsin.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Economist salary | $69K |
| Intelligence analyst salary | $74K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)




