DOL Median (Washington)
$60,000
vs National
-3.2%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,356
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
-3.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Washington earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.2% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,356 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON CORPORATE | $150,000 | 1 |
| University of Washington | $48,498 | 2 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Washington?
The median Sociologists salary in Washington is $60,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Washington earns 3.2% less than the national median of $62,000, or $52,356 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.