DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$55,999
vs National
-9.7%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,576
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,999
-9.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Pennsylvania earns $55,999 in nominal terms, which is 9.7% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,576 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Publicis Health, LLC | $71,779 | 6 |
| Research for Action, Inc. | $70,000 | 3 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $61,380 | 6 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | $50,000 | 8 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $45,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Pennsylvania?
The median Sociologists salary in Pennsylvania is $55,999 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Pennsylvania earns 9.7% less than the national median of $62,000, or $58,576 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.