How much does a sociology teacher make in Portland?
$61,700a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $29.66 an hour or $5,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.66
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,700Median: $61,700Highest 10%: $137,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| 25th | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| Median | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.07 | |
| 90th | $137,300 | $66.02 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $133,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $122,700 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $92,100 |
| Social Work Teacher | $82,880 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $82,390 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $80,580 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $78,810 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $78,210 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,160 |
| Education Teacher | $78,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $29.66 ($61,700 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $61,700 against $84,290 nationally, 27% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $76,010, so Portland pays 19% less.
Where does Portland rank for sociology teacher pay?
64 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,300 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.