DOL Median (Oregon)
$57,151
vs National
-7.8%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,531
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,151
-7.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Oregon earns $57,151 in nominal terms, which is 7.8% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,531 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oregon
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR | $70,298 | 1 |
| Oregon State University | $44,004 | 1 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Oregon?
The median Sociologists salary in Oregon is $57,151 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Oregon a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Oregon earns 7.8% less than the national median of $62,000, or $50,531 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.