Sociologists

7.0/10 job score
AUTOMATION RISK
22%
risk level
POLLING
GROWTH
5.4%
by 2031
WAGES
$92,910
or $44.66 hourly
VOLUME
2,640
as of 2021

What is the risk of automation?

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How quickly is this occupation growing?

The number of 'Sociologists' job openings is expected to rise 5.4% by 2031
'Sociologists' is expected to be an average growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

What are the median wages for 'Sociologists' in the United States?

In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Sociologists' was $92,910, or $44.66 hourly
'Sociologists' are paid 103.0% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

How many people are employed as sociologists?

As of 2021 there were 2,640 people employed as Sociologists within the United States.
This represents around 0.002% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 53 thousand people are employed as Sociologists.

Job description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

SOC Code: 19-3041.00

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