How much does a Sociologist make in Roanoke, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sociologist in Roanoke, VA is $62,760. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,633 to a high of $76,586, with most professionals earning between $56,413 and $69,997.

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Average Base Salary

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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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Sociologist ranges from $56,413 to $69,997 with the average base salary of $62,760. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,502 to $70,160 with the average total cash compensation of $62,852.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $62,760 $56,413 - $69,997
Bonus $92 $89 - $162
Total Pay $62,852 $56,502 - $70,160
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,414 - $68,758 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,660 - $67,823 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,044 - $70,781 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,595 - $71,465 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,032 - $70,765 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,786 - $70,461 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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