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Sociologists

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Sociologists

National Avg Annual Salary

$111,670

National Avg Hourly Wage

$53.69

National Total Employment

2,950

Top Metro Avg Salary

$140,040

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Highest Paying State

Oregon leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $187,060.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 660 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN shows an average annual salary of $140,040.

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Largest Metro Market

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH has a broad labor footprint with 570 jobs.

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Top States for Sociologists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Oregon OR $187,060 0 Open
Illinois IL $138,640 0 Open
California CA $118,570 660 Open
Massachusetts MA $117,290 600 Open
New York NY $112,070 50 Open
North Carolina NC $109,380 240 Open
Michigan MI $101,850 0 Open
Washington WA $98,820 90 Open
Wisconsin WI $95,130 100 Open
Maryland MD $92,030 90 Open