Best Paying Industries for Sociologists
$101,690
National Median Salary
13
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $144,760 | +42.4% | — |
| 2 | Social Advocacy Organizations | $135,230 | +33.0% | 60 |
| 3 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $135,110 | +32.9% | 70 |
| 4 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $130,180 | +28.0% | — |
| 5 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $128,360 | +26.2% | 90 |
| 6 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $113,520 | +11.6% | 1,290 |
| 7 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $103,910 | +2.2% | 1,170 |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $103,510 | +1.8% | 1,130 |
| 9 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $103,400 | +1.7% | — |
| 10 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $102,760 | +1.1% | 610 |
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