How much does a sociology teacher make in New Jersey?
$78,350a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in New Jersey. That is $37.67 an hour or $6,529 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.67
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $78,350Highest 10%: $156,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $78,350 | $37.67 | |
| 75th | $108,700 | $52.26 | |
| 90th | $156,300 | $75.14 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $99,850 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociology teachers.
| 27. Kansas | $78,630 |
| 28. Arizona | $78,430 |
| 29. South Carolina | $78,410 |
| 30. New Jersey | $78,350 |
| 31. Virginia | $78,120 |
| 32. Missouri | $77,800 |
| 33. New Mexico | $77,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.67 ($78,350 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $78,350 against $84,290 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for sociology teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 30 of 46 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays sociology teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $99,850 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.