How much does a sociologist make in Los Angeles?
$124,500a year
Median yearly pay for sociologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $59.88 an hour or $10,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.88
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 10
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,690Median: $124,500Highest 10%: $178,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,690 | $39.75 | |
| 25th | $89,750 | $43.15 | |
| Median | $124,500 | $59.88 | |
| 75th | $140,400 | $67.50 | |
| 90th | $178,100 | $85.60 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for sociologists.
| San Francisco, CA | $134,800 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $160,300 |
| Psychologist | $153,600 |
| Economist | $151,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,000 |
| Physical Scientist | $136,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $134,900 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,700 |
| Hydrologist | $123,400 |
| School Psychologist | $122,400 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $111,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociologist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $59.88 ($124,500 a year).
Do sociologists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $124,500 against $106,000 nationally, 17% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $125,800, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for sociologist pay?
5 of 10 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociologist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $178,100 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.