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Sociologists average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$131,480
- Los Angeles$125,220
- Riverside$124,360
- Stockton$120,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $131,480 | $134,770 | $114,790 | $92,997 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $125,220 | $124,540 | $89,750 | $89,300 | 114 |
| Riverside | $124,360 | $131,170 | $101,890 | $88,793 | 106 |
| Stockton | $120,950 | $131,170 | $102,040 | $86,762 | 105 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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