DOL Median (Tennessee)
$43,250
vs National
-30.2%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,896
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,250
-30.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Tennessee earns $43,250 in nominal terms, which is 30.2% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,896 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee | $43,465 | 3 |
| MCREL INTERNATIONAL | N/A | 1 |
| MID-CONTINENT RESEARCH FOR EDUCATION AND LEARNING | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Tennessee?
The median Sociologists salary in Tennessee is $43,250 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Tennessee earns 30.2% less than the national median of $62,000, or $47,896 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.