How much does a sociology teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $40.52 an hour or $7,024 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.52
- Average (mean)
- $96,980
- Jobs
- 11,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,930 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| Median | $84,290 | $40.52 | |
| 75th | $110,700 | $53.20 | |
| 90th | $160,100 | $76.99 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $127,700 |
| Delaware | $123,700 |
| New Hampshire | $112,900 |
| District of Columbia | $103,200 |
| Michigan | $102,900 |
| Oregon | $102,000 |
| Connecticut | $101,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,660 |
| Utah | $99,350 |
| New York | $97,540 |
| Massachusetts | $96,790 |
| Maryland | $95,980 |
| Vermont | $87,620 |
| Nevada | $87,480 |
| Minnesota | $87,340 |
| Wisconsin | $84,960 |
| Georgia | $84,330 |
| Idaho | $84,140 |
| Louisiana | $83,700 |
| Washington | $83,140 |
| Illinois | $82,610 |
| Iowa | $81,910 |
| Texas | $81,220 |
| Indiana | $79,880 |
| Ohio | $79,690 |
| Colorado | $78,630 |
| Kansas | $78,630 |
| Arizona | $78,430 |
| South Carolina | $78,410 |
| New Jersey | $78,350 |
| Virginia | $78,120 |
| Missouri | $77,800 |
| New Mexico | $77,740 |
| West Virginia | $77,380 |
| Tennessee | $77,370 |
| North Carolina | $76,430 |
| Nebraska | $76,230 |
| Maine | $76,010 |
| Montana | $75,880 |
| Alabama | $73,670 |
| Mississippi | $70,860 |
| Oklahoma | $64,900 |
| South Dakota | $64,210 |
| Florida | $63,470 |
| Arkansas | $62,390 |
| Kentucky | $61,260 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $157,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $142,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,900 |
| Madison, WI | $132,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $120,600 |
| College Station, TX | $114,000 |
| Lansing, MI | $111,300 |
| Portland, OR | $104,100 |
| Boston, MA | $103,800 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $103,100 |
| Norwich, CT | $102,900 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $102,800 |
| Atlanta, GA | $102,300 |
In other countries
Sociology Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $40.52 ($84,290 a year).
How much does a sociology teacher make a month?
About $7,024 a month before tax, based on a median of $84,290 a year.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,930 or less a year ($24.00 an hour); the top 10% make $160,100 or more.
Which state pays sociology teachers the most?
California, with a median of $127,700 a year, followed by Delaware ($123,700) and New Hampshire ($112,900).
Which city pays sociology teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $157,600 a year.
How many sociology teachers are there in the United States?
About 11,850 people work as sociology teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.