How much does a sociology teacher make in Atlanta?
$102,300a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $49.20 an hour or $8,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.20
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,230Median: $102,300Highest 10%: $176,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,230 | $26.07 | |
| 25th | $78,670 | $37.82 | |
| Median | $102,300 | $49.20 | |
| 75th | $136,500 | $65.64 | |
| 90th | $176,700 | $84.95 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,200 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $130,900 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $110,500 |
| Business Teacher | $108,300 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $107,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $102,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $49.20 ($102,300 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $102,300 against $84,290 nationally, 21% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $84,330, so Atlanta pays 21% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for sociology teacher pay?
15 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,700 or more.
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.