DOL Median (Missouri)
$72,000
vs National
+16.1%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,356
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,000
+16.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Missouri earns $72,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.1% above the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $81,356 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| URBAN STRATEGIES, INC. | $75,000 | 1 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $53,000 | 7 |
| BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES | $42,370 | 1 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Missouri?
The median Sociologists salary in Missouri is $72,000 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Missouri earns 16.1% more than the national median of $62,000, or $81,356 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.