How much does a sociology teacher make in Los Angeles?
$128,000a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $61.54 an hour or $10,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.54
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,470Median: $128,000Highest 10%: $239,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,470 | $31.96 | |
| 25th | $80,500 | $38.70 | |
| Median | $128,000 | $61.54 | |
| 75th | $175,300 | $84.28 | |
| 90th | $239,900 | $115.34 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $157,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $142,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $120,600 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $61.54 ($128,000 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $128,000 against $84,290 nationally, 52% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $127,700, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for sociology teacher pay?
5 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,900 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.