How much does a sociologist make in Massachusetts?
$106,500a year
Median yearly pay for sociologists in Massachusetts. That is $51.22 an hour or $8,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.22
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 11
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,400Median: $106,500Highest 10%: $190,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,400 | $31.44 | |
| 25th | $83,880 | $40.33 | |
| Median | $106,500 | $51.22 | |
| 75th | $145,400 | $69.88 | |
| 90th | $190,400 | $91.56 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $106,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociologists.
| 3. North Carolina | $126,800 |
| 4. California | $125,800 |
| 5. Alaska | $108,200 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $106,500 |
| 7. Maryland | $100,700 |
| 8. Washington | $97,170 |
| 9. Michigan | $88,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociologist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $51.22 ($106,500 a year).
Do sociologists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $106,500 against $106,000 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for sociologist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 6 of 11 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays sociologists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $106,500 a year.
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.