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Researchers and Specialists in Sociology and Social Development

Occupation (2132) - 2026-Q1

  • 3.85k, Workforce
  • $18.3k MX, Average monthly salary
  • 33.6, Average age
  • 40.6, Weekly hours worked
  • 5.05, Weekly days worked
  • 2.26%, Workforce with second job
  • 6.44%, Informal Workforce
  • 16.4, Average years of Schooling

About Researchers and Specialists in Sociology and Social Development

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The workforce of Researchers and Specialists in Sociology and Social Development during first quarter of 2026 was 3.85k people, whose salary averaged $18.3k MX working around 40.6 hours per week.

The average age of Researchers and Specialists in Sociology and Social Development was 33.6 years. The workforce was distributed in 15.3% men with an average salary of $8.57k MX and, 84.7% women with average salary of $20.1k MX.

The best average salaries received by Researchers and Specialists in Sociology and Social Development were in Guanajuato ($23k MX), Yucatán ($20k MX), and Tlaxcala ($8k MX) while the workforce was larger in Guanajuato (2.82k), Estado de México (357), and Yucatán (252).

In terms of industries, the best average salaries were in Regulation and Promotion of Economic Developmen ($19.4k MX), Regulation and Promotion of Economic Development ($19.4k MX), and Accounting, Auditing and Related Services ($8k MX), while the workforce was concentrated on Regulation and Promotion of Economic Developmen (48.7%), Regulation and Promotion of Economic Development (48.7%), and Accounting, Auditing and Related Services (174).

At the level of states, Tlaxcala had the highest percentage of informal workers with 100% corresponding to 87 from 87 workers, while the state with the lowest percentage of informal workers was Michoacán de Ocampo with a 100% corresponding to 161 from 161 workers.

Workforce and Salaries Evolution

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  • 3.85k, Workforce 2026-Q1
  • $18.3k MX, Average monthly salary 2026-Q1

At first quarter of 2026, the people who worked as Researchers and Specialists in Sociology and Social Development were 3.85k being a 37.3% lower than the fourth quarter of 2025. (6.14k).

In the same period, an average salary of $18.3k MX was observed, registering an increase of 16.9%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 ($15.7k MX).

Workforce by State

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The states with the highest number of Researchers and Specialists in Sociology and Social Development during the first quarter of 2026 were Guanajuato (2.82k), Estado de México (357), and Yucatán (252)

Salaries by State

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The states with the best average salaries for Researchers and Specialists in Sociology and Social Development during first quarter of 2026 were Guanajuato ($23k MX), Yucatán ($20k MX), and Tlaxcala ($8k MX)

Workforce and Salaries Distribution by Industries

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The visualization shows the distribution of Researchers and Specialists in Sociology and Social Development in different industries and economic sectors.

At first quarter of 2026, the workforce was higher in Regulation and Promotion of Economic Developmen (48.7%), Regulation and Promotion of Economic Development (48.7%), and Accounting, Auditing and Related Services (2.53%).

In the same period, the best average salaries were received in Regulation and Promotion of Economic Developmen ($19.4k MX), Regulation and Promotion of Economic Development ($19.4k MX), and Accounting, Auditing and Related Services ($8k MX).