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Sociologists
Full sociologists overview →U.S. mean $114,920 · median $106,030
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #1 | $143,940 | $140,770 | $69 | +25.3% | $76,320–$229,480 |
| North Carolina | #2 | $129,740 | $126,760 | $62 | +12.9% | $69,980–$212,260 |
| Massachusetts | #3 | $123,460 | $106,530 | $59 | +7.4% | $65,400–$190,440 |
| California | #4 | $123,090 | $125,770 | $59 | +7.1% | $85,030–$161,710 |