Sociologist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A sociologist earns a median of $106,030 a year ($50.98 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $114,920. About 2,260 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $106,030
- Gross pay
- $4,078.08
- Federal income tax
- −$557.56
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$252.84
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$59.13
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,208.54
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $106,030
- Federal
- $14,497
- FICA
- $8,111
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $83,422
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Sociologists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-3041). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $50.98; the average is $55.25.
What is the salary range for a sociologist?
The bottom 10% earn under $65,160 and the top 10% earn over $172,550 a year.
How much is $106,030 after taxes?
About $83,422 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $76,428 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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