Career & Income Opportunities for Sociologists
Sociologists study society and social behavior.
Sociologists typically work full time during regular business hours.
Most sociology jobs require a master’s degree or Ph.D.
The median annual wage for sociologists was $82,050 in May 2018.
Employment of sociologists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. Sociologists can expect strong competition because sociology is a popular field of study with a relatively small number of positions.
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about sociologists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Sociologists, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/sociologists.htm
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