How much does a sociology teacher make in Sacramento?
$127,500a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $61.29 an hour or $10,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.29
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,650Median: $127,500Highest 10%: $170,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,650 | $30.12 | |
| 25th | $96,530 | $46.41 | |
| Median | $127,500 | $61.29 | |
| 75th | $132,400 | $63.64 | |
| 90th | $170,500 | $81.98 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $157,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $142,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $120,600 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $61.29 ($127,500 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $127,500 against $84,290 nationally, 51% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $127,700, so Sacramento pays 0% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for sociology teacher pay?
6 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,500 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.