How much does a sociology teacher make in New York?
$97,540a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in New York. That is $46.89 an hour or $8,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.89
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,360Median: $97,540Highest 10%: $203,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 25th | $75,810 | $36.45 | |
| Median | $97,540 | $46.89 | |
| 75th | $128,200 | $61.64 | |
| 90th | $203,800 | $97.99 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $101,800 |
| New York, NY | $99,850 |
| Ithaca, NY | $86,150 |
| Rochester, NY | $82,070 |
| Syracuse, NY | $80,290 |
| Buffalo, NY | $78,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociology teachers.
| 7. Connecticut | $101,500 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $99,660 |
| 9. Utah | $99,350 |
| 10. New York | $97,540 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $96,790 |
| 12. Maryland | $95,980 |
| 13. Vermont | $87,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $46.89 ($97,540 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $97,540 against $84,290 nationally, 16% more.
Where does New York rank for sociology teacher pay?
New York ranks 10 of 46 states.
Which city in New York pays sociology teachers the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $101,800 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.