How much does a sociology teacher make in Missouri?
$77,800a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in Missouri. That is $37.40 an hour or $6,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.40
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,530Median: $77,800Highest 10%: $169,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $61,050 | $29.35 | |
| Median | $77,800 | $37.40 | |
| 75th | $106,900 | $51.40 | |
| 90th | $169,100 | $81.28 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $96,240 |
| Kansas City, MO | $76,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociology teachers.
| 29. South Carolina | $78,410 |
| 30. New Jersey | $78,350 |
| 31. Virginia | $78,120 |
| 32. Missouri | $77,800 |
| 33. New Mexico | $77,740 |
| 34. West Virginia | $77,380 |
| 35. Tennessee | $77,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $37.40 ($77,800 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $77,800 against $84,290 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Missouri rank for sociology teacher pay?
Missouri ranks 32 of 46 states.
Which city in Missouri pays sociology teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $96,240 a year.
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.