DOL Median (Texas)
$48,464
vs National
-21.8%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,280
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,464
-21.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Texas earns $48,464 in nominal terms, which is 21.8% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,280 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | $61,200 | 1 |
| HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE AGA KHAN SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI COUNCIL FOR USA | $55,790 | 1 |
| HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE AGA KHAN SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI CO | $53,000 | 1 |
| University of Houston System | $52,223 | 5 |
| Baylor University | $51,732 | 3 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $51,238 | 6 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $50,000 | 2 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $47,798 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | $46,300 | 4 |
| Texas Tech University | $45,942 | 3 |
| ALCOZER & ASSOCIATES P.C. | $36,608 | 1 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $35,887 | 2 |
| GLOBAL FUTURE INSTITUTE | $35,839 | 3 |
| ALCOZER & ASSOCIATES PC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Texas?
The median Sociologists salary in Texas is $48,464 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Texas earns 21.8% less than the national median of $62,000, or $52,280 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.