How much does a sociology teacher make in Dallas?
$86,800a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $41.73 an hour or $7,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.73
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,070Median: $86,800Highest 10%: $126,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,070 | $28.40 | |
| 25th | $76,330 | $36.70 | |
| Median | $86,800 | $41.73 | |
| 75th | $101,900 | $48.98 | |
| 90th | $126,700 | $60.89 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| College Station, TX | $114,000 |
| Austin, TX | $99,800 |
| Houston, TX | $94,380 |
| San Antonio, TX | $67,770 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,490 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $41.73 ($86,800 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $86,800 against $84,290 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $81,220, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for sociology teacher pay?
35 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,700 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.