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Compare Sociologists salaries across 11 states
Compare Sociologists salaries across all 50 states. Click any state for the full breakdown.
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $140,770 | $143,940 | N/A |
| 2 | Kentucky | $136,870 | $121,880 | 30 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $126,760 | $129,740 | 170 |
| 4 | California | $125,770 | $123,090 | 590 |
| 5 | Alaska | $108,170 | $100,910 | 40 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $106,530 | $123,460 | 250 |
| 7 | Maryland | $100,660 | $100,930 | 50 |
| 8 | Washington | $97,170 | $103,430 | 130 |
| 9 | Michigan | $88,040 | $105,120 | 90 |
| 10 | Ohio | $78,850 | $84,440 | 130 |
| 11 | Florida | $46,950 | $86,550 | 160 |
Gross salary only tells half the story. State income taxes vary from 0% to 13.3%, dramatically affecting your take-home pay. See exactly what a Sociologists keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. After-tax figures use IRS federal brackets and state income tax rates for all 50 states.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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