BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Sociologists in California earn between $85,030 and $161,710, with a mean of $123,090. The national average for this role is $113,424.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $123,090 |
| National Average | $113,424 |
| Illinois | $143,940 |
| North Carolina | $129,740 |
| Massachusetts | $123,460 |
| Kentucky | $121,880 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.