Sociologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$101,690
↑ 38.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Sociologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Sociologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 38.0% since 2011 ($73,670 → $101,690)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $101,770
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,690 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | $101,770 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $98,590 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | $92,910 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | $86,110 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $83,420 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $82,050 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | $79,650 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | $79,750 | +8.1% |
| 2015 | $73,760 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $72,810 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | $72,430 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | $74,960 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | $73,670 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.