There are currently an estimated 3,300 sociologists in the United States. The sociologist job market is expected to grow by 3.0% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are sociologists?
CareerExplorer rates sociologists with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 6,400 sociologists. That number is based on 100 additional sociologists, and the retirement of 6,300 existing sociologists.
What’s the supply of sociologists?
The sociologist industry is concentrated in California, New York, North Carolina
Sociologist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Sociologists |
|---|---|
| California | 990 |
| New York | 310 |
| North Carolina | 140 |
| Massachusetts | 130 |
| Texas | 110 |
| Ohio | 90 |
| Illinois | 90 |
| Washington | 80 |
| Florida | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | 80 |
| Utah | 50 |
| New Jersey | 50 |
| Oregon | 40 |