Profession
Sociologists
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
19-3041SOC 2018 19-3041
GroupAll
Median106,030 USD
Average114,920 USD
Middle 50%82,300 USD - 137,420 USD
Decile range65,160 USD - 172,550 USD
Bottom decile65,160 USD
Top decile172,550 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-3041SOC 2018 19-3041
GroupAll
Median125,770 USD
Average123,090 USD
Middle 50%98,770 USD - 138,710 USD
Decile range85,030 USD - 161,710 USD
Bottom decile85,030 USD
Top decile161,710 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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