Sociologists Salary by City (2026)
14 metro areas · National average: $110,339 · Source: BLS OEWS
The table below shows Sociologists salaries across 14 U.S. metropolitan areas, sorted from highest to lowest. Click any city to see the full wage breakdown.
| Metro Area | Mean Annual |
|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $140,040 |
| San Francisco, CA | $124,480 |
| Stockton, CA | $123,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $118,690 |
| Boston, MA | $117,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $115,970 |
| Sacramento, CA | $115,640 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $114,330 |
| New York, NY | $114,140 |
| Durham, NC | $107,520 |
| Seattle, WA | $96,350 |
| Washington, DC | $95,700 |
| Columbus, OH | $80,540 |
| Lansing, MI | $80,140 |