States with Fastest Sociologists Salary Growth

These states raised Sociologists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.

6
States with Growth
+68.0%
Highest Growth
+32.7%
Average Growth
1
States with Decline

Top 15 States for Salary Growth

Sociologists salary increase from 2019 to 2024

All 6 States with Salary Growth

Rank State 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Increase % Growth
1 Illinois $80,190 $134,730 +$54,540 +68.0%
2 Minnesota $57,610 $79,370 +$21,760 +37.8%
3 Maryland $69,330 $95,300 +$25,970 +37.5%
4 Massachusetts $83,390 $103,510 +$20,120 +24.1%
5 California $97,920 $120,610 +$22,690 +23.2%
6 Michigan $78,380 $82,910 +$4,530 +5.8%

1 States with Salary Decline

Rank State 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Decrease % Decline
1 Florida $61,610 $40,000 -$21,610 -35.1%

About This Data

Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Sociologists in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.