DOL Median (Indiana)
$55,865
vs National
-9.9%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,390
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,865
-9.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Indiana earns $55,865 in nominal terms, which is 9.9% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,390 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Indiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University | $67,502 | 3 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | $62,297 | 4 |
| Purdue University | $49,615 | 5 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Indiana?
The median Sociologists salary in Indiana is $55,865 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Indiana a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Indiana earns 9.9% less than the national median of $62,000, or $61,390 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.