The median annual wage for Sociologists in California is $120,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $118,570.
Pay spans roughly $80,930 at the 10th percentile to $157,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $57.99 per hour. An estimated 660 people work as sociologists in California.
| Median (annual) | $120,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $118,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $57.99 |
| 10th percentile | $80,930 |
| 90th percentile | $157,010 |
| Employment | 660 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.