How much does a sociology teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$99,660a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $47.91 an hour or $8,305 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.91
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,420Median: $99,660Highest 10%: $132,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| 25th | $70,900 | $34.09 | |
| Median | $99,660 | $47.91 | |
| 75th | $120,800 | $58.05 | |
| 90th | $132,200 | $63.57 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,620 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $95,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociology teachers.
| 5. Michigan | $102,900 |
| 6. Oregon | $102,000 |
| 7. Connecticut | $101,500 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $99,660 |
| 9. Utah | $99,350 |
| 10. New York | $97,540 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $96,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $47.91 ($99,660 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $99,660 against $84,290 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for sociology teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 8 of 46 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays sociology teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $95,620 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.