Sociologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $114,230 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $54.92
10th percentile $87,530
90th percentile $138,940
Employed locally 140
National median $101,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,530
    25th
    $99,560
    50th (median)
    $114,230
    75th
    $128,600
    90th
    $138,940

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociologists salary vs area income 122% Median Sociologists salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sociologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oregon $211,560
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $134,730
    Illinois $134,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,180
    New York $130,180

    Nearby metros — Sociologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $134,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,200
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $128,600
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,600
    California $120,610
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $111,750

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sociologists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Sociologists in Sacramento, CA is $54.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.80 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Sociologists salaries?

    The median Sociologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 12.3% above the national median of $101,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sociologists in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Sociologists (10th percentile) earn around $87,530 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,560.