DOL Median (Michigan)
$56,909
vs National
-8.2%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,813
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,909
-8.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Michigan earns $56,909 in nominal terms, which is 8.2% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,813 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | $87,125 | 5 |
| PACT for Families Collaborative | $73,905 | 1 |
| MODERN CITY LLC | $64,514 | 2 |
| University of Michigan | $60,000 | 28 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | $56,000 | 1 |
| Michigan State University | $55,909 | 8 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $53,000 | 7 |
| TEAM DETROIT LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Michigan?
The median Sociologists salary in Michigan is $56,909 based on 35 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Michigan earns 8.2% less than the national median of $62,000, or $62,813 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.