How much does a sociology teacher make in Seattle?
$88,930a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $42.75 an hour or $7,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.75
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,430Median: $88,930Highest 10%: $124,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,430 | $31.94 | |
| 25th | $75,580 | $36.34 | |
| Median | $88,930 | $42.75 | |
| 75th | $107,000 | $51.46 | |
| 90th | $124,800 | $60.00 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| Portland, OR | $104,100 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $42.75 ($88,930 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $88,930 against $84,290 nationally, 6% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $83,140, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for sociology teacher pay?
31 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,800 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.