The average salary for a sociologist in Texas is around $37,130 per year.
Avg Salary
Sociologists earn an average yearly salary of $37,130.
Wages typically start from $23,810 and go up to $72,790.
38% below national average Updated in 2016
Sociologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$35.00 per hour
$72,790 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$23.43 per hour
$48,730 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$17.85 per hour
$37,130 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sociologist earnings begin at:
$15.99 per hour
$33,250 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sociologist earnings begin at:
$11.45 per hour
$23,810 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Sociologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $97,170 |
| Oregon | $93,490 |
| Michigan | $88,040 |
| New York | $84,770 |
| Ohio | $78,850 |
| New Jersey | $76,170 |
| Wisconsin | $75,860 |
| Utah | $71,400 |
| Minnesota | $64,670 |
| Arizona | $61,570 |
| Indiana | $56,880 |
| Florida | $46,950 |
| South Dakota | $38,390 |
| Texas | $37,130 |
| Illinois | $140,770 |
| Kentucky | $136,870 |
| North Carolina | $126,760 |
| California | $125,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $121,470 |
| Alaska | $108,170 |
| Massachusetts | $106,530 |
| Maryland | $100,660 |
How do sociologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Sociologists earn 11% less than similar careers in Texas. On average, they make less than microbiologists but more than agricultural and food science technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Microbiologist salary | $49K |
| Chemical technician salary | $50K |
| Social worker salary | $54K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $48K |
| Biotechnician salary | $43K |
| Sociologist salary | $37K |
| Agricultural and food science technician salary | $34K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)