Sociologists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • California
Sociologists in California earn a median salary of $120,728 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.7% vs the national median of $101,690. An estimated 490 sociologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $108,990 to $132,200 depending on location.
$120,728
Avg median salary in California
$132,200
Highest paying metro
$108,990
Lowest paying metro
490
Employed in California
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Sociologists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $132,200 | $97,410 | $132,200 | 150 |
| Riverside, CA | $128,600 | $91,130 | $132,200 | 60 |
| Stockton, CA | $128,600 | $110,710 | $132,200 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $114,230 | $99,560 | $128,600 | 140 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $111,750 | $81,620 | $135,520 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $108,990 | $82,360 | $132,810 | 60 |