Sociologists salary
The BLS estimates 2,260 Sociologists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $106,030 (May 2025, SOC 19-3041).
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
$65K
P10
$82K
P25
$106K
MEDIAN
$137K
P75
$173K
P90
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$65,160P25$82,300MEDIAN$106,030P75$137,420P90$172,550
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What is the median Sociologists salary in the U.S.?
$106,030 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $82,300–$137,420.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.