How much does a sociology teacher make in Louisiana?
$83,700a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in Louisiana. That is $40.24 an hour or $6,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.24
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,790Median: $83,700Highest 10%: $124,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,790 | $27.30 | |
| 25th | $68,930 | $33.14 | |
| Median | $83,700 | $40.24 | |
| 75th | $98,760 | $47.48 | |
| 90th | $124,100 | $59.68 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociology teachers.
| 16. Wisconsin | $84,960 |
| 17. Georgia | $84,330 |
| 18. Idaho | $84,140 |
| 19. Louisiana | $83,700 |
| 20. Washington | $83,140 |
| 21. Illinois | $82,610 |
| 22. Iowa | $81,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $40.24 ($83,700 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $83,700 against $84,290 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for sociology teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 19 of 46 states.
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.