DOL Median (Wisconsin)
$64,078
vs National
+3.4%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,380
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,078
+3.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in Wisconsin earns $64,078 in nominal terms, which is 3.4% above the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,380 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | $64,078 | 2 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in Wisconsin?
The median Sociologists salary in Wisconsin is $64,078 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Wisconsin a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in Wisconsin earns 3.4% more than the national median of $62,000, or $67,380 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.