How much does a sociology teacher make in Arizona?
$78,430a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in Arizona. That is $37.71 an hour or $6,536 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.71
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,080Median: $78,430Highest 10%: $147,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 25th | $65,110 | $31.30 | |
| Median | $78,430 | $37.71 | |
| 75th | $108,200 | $52.02 | |
| 90th | $147,800 | $71.07 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $92,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociology teachers.
| 25. Ohio | $79,690 |
| 26. Colorado | $78,630 |
| 27. Kansas | $78,630 |
| 28. Arizona | $78,430 |
| 29. South Carolina | $78,410 |
| 30. New Jersey | $78,350 |
| 31. Virginia | $78,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $37.71 ($78,430 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $78,430 against $84,290 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Arizona rank for sociology teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 28 of 46 states.
Which city in Arizona pays sociology teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $92,340 a year.
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.