Sociologists salary in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
SOC 19-3041 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$126,760
per year in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Middle half
$82,300–$169,950
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
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in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Concentration
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share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$126,760
published median
United States
$106,030
19.6% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
4th
10 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: North Carolina ($126,760). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $126,760 median has purchasing power comparable to about $129,914 nationally. Durham-Chapel Hill, NC's BEA regional price parity is 97.6 (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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC.
$68,610$213,140
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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