How much does a sociology teacher make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $45.97 an hour or $7,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.97
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| Median | $95,620 | $45.97 | |
| 75th | $123,700 | $59.48 | |
| 90th | $163,800 | $78.75 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $95,440 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,700 |
| Law Teacher | $128,600 |
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Business Teacher | $107,200 |
| Architecture Teacher | $105,800 |
| Geography Teacher | $104,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,800 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $101,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $45.97 ($95,620 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $95,620 against $84,290 nationally, 13% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $99,660, so Philadelphia pays 4% less.
Where does Philadelphia rank for sociology teacher pay?
26 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,800 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.