Sociologists Salary in Washington

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Washington

Sociologists in Washington earn a median salary of $91,470 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.1% vs the national median of $101,690. An estimated 160 sociologists are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $87,630 to $95,310 depending on location.

$91,470 Avg median salary in Washington
$95,310 Highest paying metro
$87,630 Lowest paying metro
160 Employed in Washington

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      Sociologists salaries by city in Washington

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,310 $77,100 $99,390 100
      Seattle, WA $87,630 $66,790 $106,780 60

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