How much does a sociology teacher make in Denver?
$88,500a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $42.55 an hour or $7,375 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.55
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,340Median: $88,500Highest 10%: $169,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,340 | $26.13 | |
| 25th | $73,880 | $35.52 | |
| Median | $88,500 | $42.55 | |
| 75th | $110,400 | $53.08 | |
| 90th | $169,200 | $81.36 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $101,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,680 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $97,510 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $87,920 |
| Atmospheric | $85,030 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $84,570 |
| Psychology Teacher | $83,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $42.55 ($88,500 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $88,500 against $84,290 nationally, 5% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $78,630, so Denver pays 13% more.
Where does Denver rank for sociology teacher pay?
32 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,200 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.