Sociologists Salary in North Carolina
Sociologists in North Carolina earn a median of $126,760 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($106,030)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 11
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,980; the top 10% earn over $212,260. Nationally the range is $65,160 to $172,550.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$76,430 median in North Carolina
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- History Teachers, Postsecondary$75,070 median in North Carolina
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$73,130 median in North Carolina
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79,460 median in North Carolina
Sociologists pay in North Carolina
How much do sociologists make in North Carolina?
The median is $126,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,980 and the top 10% earn over $212,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for sociologists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 11 (+20% vs. the national median of $106,030). Living costs are not included.