How much does a sociology teacher make in Phoenix?
$92,340a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $44.39 an hour or $7,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.39
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,080Median: $92,340Highest 10%: $147,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 25th | $74,540 | $35.84 | |
| Median | $92,340 | $44.39 | |
| 75th | $113,000 | $54.33 | |
| 90th | $147,900 | $71.11 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
| Business Teacher | $80,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $44.39 ($92,340 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $92,340 against $84,290 nationally, 10% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $78,430, so Phoenix pays 18% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for sociology teacher pay?
30 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,900 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.