DOL Median (Virginia)
$57,630
vs National
-7%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,229
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,630
-7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Virginia earns $57,630 in nominal terms, which is 7% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,229 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fors Marsh Group LLC | $76,000 | 1 |
| ICF INCORPORATED L.L.C. | $64,210 | 1 |
| LAROUCHE POLICY INSTITUTE, LLC | $59,259 | 1 |
| Conservation International | $56,000 | 1 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $50,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Virginia?
The median Sociologists salary in Virginia is $57,630 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Virginia earns 7% less than the national median of $62,000, or $57,229 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.