How much does a sociologist make in Washington?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for sociologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $49.92 an hour or $8,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.92
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 10
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,770Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $162,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,770 | $32.58 | |
| 25th | $81,410 | $39.14 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| 75th | $136,700 | $65.70 | |
| 90th | $162,700 | $78.21 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for sociologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $49.92 ($103,800 a year).
Do sociologists make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $103,800 against $106,000 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Washington rank for sociologist pay?
7 of 10 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,700 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.