SOC 19-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sociologists — Florida
Florida
Median pay in Florida is $46,950 a year, 55.7% under the national median of $106,030 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Florida is $46,950 a year, 55.7% under the national median of $106,030 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $41,200 and $125,950. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,150 and the ninetieth at $171,360.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 11 states with published data for this occupation, Florida ranks 11th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 514th of 777 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,150 | −63.1% |
| 25th | $41,200 | −61.1% |
| Median (50th) | $46,950 | −55.7% |
| 75th | $125,950 | +18.8% |
| 90th | $171,360 | +61.6% |
| Mean | $86,550 | −18.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,950 buys what $45,406 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 57.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,406US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,950 a year, 55.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,150 to $171,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 11 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sociologists in Florida?
The median annual wage is $46,950, or $22.57 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $106,030, so pay in Florida is 55.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $171,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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