The average salary for a sociologist in Washington is around $75,670 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $75,670.
Wages typically start from $55,850 and go up to $99,540.
1% below national average Updated in 2018
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$47.86 per hour
$99,540 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$37.30 per hour
$77,590 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$36.38 per hour
$75,670 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$30.06 per hour
$62,520 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$26.85 per hour
$55,850 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Sociologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $93,490 |
| New York | $84,770 |
| Maryland | $82,710 |
| Massachusetts | $82,220 |
| Ohio | $82,220 |
| New Jersey | $76,170 |
| Wisconsin | $75,860 |
| Washington | $75,670 |
| Florida | $75,000 |
| Utah | $71,400 |
| Minnesota | $64,670 |
| Michigan | $61,780 |
| Arizona | $61,570 |
| Indiana | $56,880 |
| South Dakota | $38,390 |
| Texas | $37,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $121,470 |
| Illinois | $105,630 |
| California | $104,590 |
| North Carolina | $100,530 |
How do sociologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Sociologists earn about the same as related careers in Washington. On average, they make less than zoologists but more than forensic science technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Zoologist salary | $70K |
| Microbiologist salary | $72K |
| Biochemist salary | $68K |
| Anthropologist salary | $73K |
| Archaeologist salary | $73K |
| Sociologist salary | $76K |
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $68K |
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $58K |
| Food science technologist salary | $63K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $59K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)