How much does a sociology teacher make in San Diego?
$142,000a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $68.25 an hour or $11,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.25
- Vs. national median
- +68%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,820Median: $142,000Highest 10%: $233,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,820 | $36.45 | |
| 25th | $108,700 | $52.28 | |
| Median | $142,000 | $68.25 | |
| 75th | $172,100 | $82.75 | |
| 90th | $233,900 | $112.43 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $157,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $120,600 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $168,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $166,900 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $166,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $152,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $140,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $138,300 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| History Teacher | $135,400 |
| Communications Teacher | $134,100 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $132,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $68.25 ($142,000 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $142,000 against $84,290 nationally, 68% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $127,700, so San Diego pays 11% more.
Where does San Diego rank for sociology teacher pay?
2 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $233,900 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.