Sociologists salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
SOC 19-3041 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$103,840
per year in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Middle half
$81,410–$136,660
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Concentration
1.34×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$103,840
published median
United States
$106,030
2.1% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
7th
10 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Maryland ($100,660). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $103,840 median has purchasing power comparable to about $95,368 nationally. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV's BEA regional price parity is 108.9 (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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
$67,770$162,680
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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