How much does a sociology teacher make in Portland?
$104,100a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $50.04 an hour or $8,674 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.04
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,960Median: $104,100Highest 10%: $142,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,960 | $32.67 | |
| 25th | $81,400 | $39.13 | |
| Median | $104,100 | $50.04 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.92 | |
| 90th | $142,200 | $68.38 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
| Business Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $50.04 ($104,100 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $104,100 against $84,290 nationally, 23% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $102,000, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for sociology teacher pay?
10 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,200 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.