DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$52,500
vs National
-15.3%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,425
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,500
-15.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Rhode Island earns $52,500 in nominal terms, which is 15.3% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,425 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $52,500 | 2 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Rhode Island?
The median Sociologists salary in Rhode Island is $52,500 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Rhode Island earns 15.3% less than the national median of $62,000, or $47,425 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.