How much does a sociology teacher make in Chicago?
$86,040a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $41.37 an hour or $7,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.37
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,260Median: $86,040Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,260 | $25.61 | |
| 25th | $65,250 | $31.37 | |
| Median | $86,040 | $41.37 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.20 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.46 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| St. Louis, MO | $96,240 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $124,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $110,300 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $104,400 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $102,000 |
| Law Teacher | $101,800 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Area | $100,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $41.37 ($86,040 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $86,040 against $84,290 nationally, 2% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $82,610, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for sociology teacher pay?
37 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,800 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.