This post summarizes key statistics on Miscellaneous social scientists, including survey researchers and sociologists using nationally representative data. These statistics include education attainment distributions, income over the career, most common majors, and more.
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Income Over Career
This chart provides the median income by age for Miscellaneous social scientists, including survey researchers and sociologists.
Ten Most Common Industries
| Share | Income | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 12.90 | 61,084 | Research, development, and testing services |
| 9.10 | 75,628 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. |
| 9.00 | 117,280 | National security and international affairs |
| 8.90 | 73,715 | Management and public relations services |
| 7.10 | 72,581 | General government, n.e.c. |
| 6.80 | 36,193 | Miscellaneous personal services |
| 6.70 | 48,866 | Colleges and universities |
| 4.30 | 65,904 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos |
| 4.00 | 73,300 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services |
| 3.00 | 86,432 | Justice, public order, and safety |
This table highlights the top industries people working as Miscellaneous social scientists, including survey researchers and sociologists work in, and how much they earn in each industry.
Education Distribution
This chart shows the maximal educational attainment of people working as Miscellaneous social scientists, including survey researchers and sociologists. Its meant to give a sense of the credentials required to work in this Occupation.
Ten Most Common Majors
This table highlights the top majors people working as Miscellaneous social scientists, including survey researchers and sociologists received, and how earnings vary by major.
Weekly Hours Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of typical weekly work hours of people working as Miscellaneous social scientists, including survey researchers and sociologists. Its meant to provide a sense of the work-life balance one should expect from this Occupation.
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