How much does a sociology teacher make in Madison?
$132,600a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $63.77 an hour or $11,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.77
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,180Median: $132,600Highest 10%: $223,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 25th | $83,010 | $39.91 | |
| Median | $132,600 | $63.77 | |
| 75th | $207,900 | $99.95 | |
| 90th | $223,600 | $107.49 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| Milwaukee, WI | $98,500 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $87,340 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $98,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $63.77 ($132,600 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $132,600 against $84,290 nationally, 57% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $84,960, so Madison pays 56% more.
Where does Madison rank for sociology teacher pay?
4 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $223,600 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.