Occupation Salary Profile

Sociologists

SOC Code: 19-3041

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.

National Median (BLS)
$104,240
▲ +5.18% Nominal +1.86% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$82,059
▲ +5.34% Nominal +2.14% Real
Average Base Salary
$92,670
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
40
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Sociologists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $58,720
25th Percentile $69,280
National Median (50th Percentile) $104,240
75th Percentile $105,810
90th Percentile $128,690
P10: $58,720 P50 (Median): $104,240 P90: $128,690
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 60 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $82,059
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +5.34%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +2.14%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $68,788
25th Percentile $72,567
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $82,059
75th Percentile $107,076
90th Percentile $150,500
H-1B P10: $68,788 H-1B P50: $82,059 H-1B P90: $150,500
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Sociologists roles ($82,059) is -21.3% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($104,240).