Sociologists Hourly Wage in Texas (2024)

The median hourly wage for Sociologists in Texas is $31.25/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Texas hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$28.18
/hour
Median (P50)
$31.25
/hour
Senior (P90)
$31.47
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$65,010
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Texas vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$28.18
National: $29.99
-6.0%
Median (P50)
$31.25
National: $41.49
-24.7%
Senior (P90)
$31.47
National: $62.95
-50.0%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $28.18 $1127 $4884 $58,610
Q1 (P25) $29.3 $1172 $5078 $60,940
Median (P50) $31.25 $1250 $5418 $65,010
Q3 (P75) $31.28 $1251 $5422 $65,070
Senior (P90) $31.47 $1259 $5454 $65,450

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Sociologists

#1
$65.3
$65.3/hr
+57.4%
#2
$55.0
$55.0/hr
+32.6%
#3
$54.79
$54.79/hr
+32.1%
#4
$53.55
$53.55/hr
+29.1%
#5
$44.78
$44.78/hr
+7.9%
#6
$43.0
$43.0/hr
+3.6%
#7
$40.5
$40.5/hr
-2.4%
#8
$36.96
$36.96/hr
-10.9%
#9
$36.78
$36.78/hr
-11.4%
#10
$31.25
$31.25/hr
-24.7%

Find Your Next Opportunity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Sociologists in Texas?

The median hourly wage for Sociologists in Texas is $31.25/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $65,010.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Texas Sociologists hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Sociologists in Texas is $31.25/hr compared to the national average of $41.49/hr — lower by $10.24/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Sociologists in Texas?

Entry-level Sociologists professionals in Texas earn approximately $28.18/hour (10th percentile), which equals $58,610.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $31.47/hour.

How much does a senior Sociologists make per hour in Texas?

Senior-level Sociologists professionals in Texas (90th percentile) earn approximately $31.47/hour, or $65,450.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Related Salary Pages

Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Sociologists (SOC 193041) in Texas.

Explore More in Texas

Related Analysis
Sociologists Salary After-Tax Take-Home Pay Cost of Living Adjusted Entry-Level vs Senior Salary Hourly Wage Employment Outlook
Rankings
Highest Paying Jobs Jobs Over $100K Average Salary All Jobs in Texas Career Progression Hourly Wages Employment Outlook