How much does a sociology teacher make in Boston?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $49.91 an hour or $8,651 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.91
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,470Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $208,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,470 | $28.59 | |
| 25th | $76,110 | $36.59 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| 75th | $137,400 | $66.04 | |
| 90th | $208,000 | $99.99 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| Amherst Town, MA | $103,100 |
| Worcester, MA | $78,450 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $174,900 |
| Law Teacher | $170,300 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $135,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $128,600 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $128,100 |
| Atmospheric | $124,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $123,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $121,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $49.91 ($103,800 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $103,800 against $84,290 nationally, 23% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $96,790, so Boston pays 7% more.
Where does Boston rank for sociology teacher pay?
11 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,000 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.