DOL Median (Maryland)
$84,100
vs National
+35.6%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,189
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$84,100
+35.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Maryland earns $84,100 in nominal terms, which is 35.6% above the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,189 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maryland
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins University | $93,114 | 6 |
| Good Friends, LLC | $85,010 | 3 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $85,000 | 11 |
| Child Trends Inc. | $81,367 | 2 |
| Abt Associates, Inc. | $80,371 | 3 |
| HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL U.S. | $80,000 | 1 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $76,975 | 2 |
| NORC | $63,200 | 17 |
| The Henry M Jackson Foundation | $63,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Maryland?
The median Sociologists salary in Maryland is $84,100 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is Maryland a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Maryland earns 35.6% more than the national median of $62,000, or $72,189 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.