DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$75,575
vs National
+21.9%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,763
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,575
+21.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Washington, DC earns $75,575 in nominal terms, which is 21.9% above the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,763 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| International Center for Research on Women | $117,500 | 4 |
| International Research & Exchanges Board | $112,500 | 1 |
| Results for Development Institute,Inc. | $93,000 | 16 |
| VOICES FOR AMERICA'S CHILDREN | $82,992 | 1 |
| FHI 360 | $82,992 | 1 |
| International Budget Partnership | $77,500 | 4 |
| PROMUNDO-US | $73,000 | 1 |
| Education Development Center | $72,780 | 2 |
| Human Rights Watch | $72,000 | 13 |
| DUE PROCESS LAW FOUNDATION | $72,000 | 1 |
| American Institutes for Research | $66,997 | 4 |
| CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $64,210 | 1 |
| HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST | $63,911 | 2 |
| G-24 LIAISON OFFICE | $62,400 | 2 |
| INSTITUTE FOR U.S. LAW | $61,048 | 1 |
| BREAD FOR THE WORLD, INC. | $59,901 | 1 |
| Family Health International | $55,000 | 6 |
| Inter-American Dialogue | $50,119 | 3 |
| The Urban Institute | N/A | 2 |
| CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Washington, DC?
The median Sociologists salary in Washington, DC is $75,575 based on 32 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Washington, DC earns 21.9% more than the national median of $62,000, or $51,763 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.