Sociologists salary in Columbus, OH
SOC 19-3041 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$82,820
per year in Columbus, OH
Middle half
$71,680–$95,280
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
100
in Columbus, OH
Concentration
6.11×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Columbus, OH
$82,820
published median
United States
$106,030
21.9% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
9th
10 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Ohio ($78,850). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $82,820 median has purchasing power comparable to about $86,751 nationally. Columbus, OH's BEA regional price parity is 95.5 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Columbus, OH.
$68,040$102,610
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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