Sociologists salary in Illinois
SOC 19-3041 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$140,770
per year in Illinois
Middle half
$104,580–$174,320
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
—
in Illinois
Concentration
—
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Illinois
$140,770
published median
United States
$106,030
32.8% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
1st
11 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $140,770 median has purchasing power comparable to about $140,829 nationally. Illinois's BEA regional price parity is 100.0 (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 Illinois.
$76,320$229,480
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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