Sociologist Salary in Kansas City, KS

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How much does a Sociologist make in Kansas City, KS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sociologist in Kansas City, KS is $66,464. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,621 to a high of $81,114, with most professionals earning between $59,741 and $74,132.

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Average Salary Range for Sociologist in Kansas City, KS

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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74132
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Sociologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sociologist in Kansas City, KS. The base salary for Sociologist ranges from $59,741 to $74,132 with the average base salary of $66,464. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,839 to $74,303 with the average total cash compensation of $66,564.

View Average Salary for Sociologist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $66,464 $59,741 - $74,132
Bonus $100 $98 - $171
Total Pay $66,564 $59,839 - $74,303
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Sociologist Salary Near Kansas City, KS

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,717 - $74,102 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Kansas City, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,906 - $74,337 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,717 - $74,102 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,717 - $74,102 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Olathe, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,554 - $73,900 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,678 - $74,054 COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
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About Kansas City, Kansas    Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metro....More

Kansas City, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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