The salary statistics and trend of sociologists in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare sociologists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $93,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $125,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $161,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for sociologists in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) sociologists is $161,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $93,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent sociologists is $43,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sociologists in the industry of Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $93,960 | -7.98% | 9.33% |
| 2016 | $101,460 | 12.16% | - |
| 2015 | $89,120 | 10.44% | - |
| 2014 | $79,820 | -2.18% | - |
| 2013 | $81,560 | -4.45% | - |
| 2012 | $85,190 | - | - |
The average salaries of sociologists in five industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of sociologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
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