DOL Median (Minnesota)
$57,030
vs National
-8%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,285
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,030
-8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Minnesota earns $57,030 in nominal terms, which is 8% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,285 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | $75,150 | 1 |
| RAINBOW RESEARCH, INC. | $64,272 | 3 |
| University of Minnesota | $56,380 | 4 |
| Search Institute | $47,798 | 2 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Minnesota?
The median Sociologists salary in Minnesota is $57,030 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Minnesota earns 8% less than the national median of $62,000, or $60,285 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.