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How much does a sociology teacher make in Riverside?

$157,600a year

Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $75.78 an hour or $13,140 a month.

Hourly
$75.78
Vs. national median
+87%
Rank among cities
1 of 66
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,280Median: $157,600Highest 10%: $250,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$77,280$37.15
25th$115,200$55.39
Median$157,600$75.78
75th$212,400$102.11
90th$250,700$120.53

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.

San Diego, CA$142,000
San Francisco, CA$132,900
Los Angeles, CA$128,000
Sacramento, CA$127,500
San Jose, CA$120,600
Sociology Teacher salary in California Sociology Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher$223,200
History Teacher$192,300
Communications Teacher$180,700
Social Sciences Teacher$180,200
Foreign Language and Literature Teacher$171,700
Art$163,800
Atmospheric$163,100
Engineering Teacher$163,100
English Language and Literature Teacher$160,100
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher$159,700
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Riverside?

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $75.78 ($157,600 a year).

Do sociology teachers make more in Riverside than the national average?

Yes: $157,600 against $84,290 nationally, 87% more.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $127,700, so Riverside pays 23% more.

Where does Riverside rank for sociology teacher pay?

1 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Riverside?

The lowest-paid 10% make $77,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $250,700 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.