How much does a sociology teacher make in Colorado?
$78,630a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in Colorado. That is $37.80 an hour or $6,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.80
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,400Median: $78,630Highest 10%: $139,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,400 | $19.90 | |
| 25th | $58,860 | $28.30 | |
| Median | $78,630 | $37.80 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.84 | |
| 90th | $139,900 | $67.27 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $88,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociology teachers.
| 23. Texas | $81,220 |
| 24. Indiana | $79,880 |
| 25. Ohio | $79,690 |
| 26. Colorado | $78,630 |
| 27. Kansas | $78,630 |
| 28. Arizona | $78,430 |
| 29. South Carolina | $78,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $37.80 ($78,630 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $78,630 against $84,290 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Colorado rank for sociology teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 26 of 46 states.
Which city in Colorado pays sociology teachers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $88,500 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.