How much does a sociologist make in Columbus?
$82,820a year
Median yearly pay for sociologists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $39.82 an hour or $6,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.82
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 10
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,040Median: $82,820Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,040 | $32.71 | |
| 25th | $71,680 | $34.46 | |
| Median | $82,820 | $39.82 | |
| 75th | $95,280 | $45.81 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.33 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for sociologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $170,400 |
| Psychologist | $127,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $104,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $104,400 |
| School Psychologist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,920 |
| Hydrologist | $98,200 |
| Chemist | $94,170 |
| Medical Scientist | $84,300 |
| Geoscientist | $84,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociologist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $39.82 ($82,820 a year).
Do sociologists make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $82,820 against $106,000 nationally, 22% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $78,850, so Columbus pays 5% more.
Where does Columbus rank for sociologist pay?
9 of 10 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociologist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.