DOL Median (New Jersey)
$55,000
vs National
-11.3%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,373
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-11.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in New Jersey earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.3% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,373 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Princeton University | $54,000 | 11 |
| Institute for Advanced Study | $45,000 | 5 |
| FEDERATION OF BALKAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS INC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in New Jersey?
The median Sociologists salary in New Jersey is $55,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in New Jersey earns 11.3% less than the national median of $62,000, or $48,373 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.