How much does a sociology teacher make in St. Louis?
$96,240a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $46.27 an hour or $8,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.27
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,950Median: $96,240Highest 10%: $219,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,950 | $24.01 | |
| 25th | $64,820 | $31.16 | |
| Median | $96,240 | $46.27 | |
| 75th | $120,700 | $58.02 | |
| 90th | $219,600 | $105.60 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $81,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $46.27 ($96,240 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $96,240 against $84,290 nationally, 14% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $77,800, so St. Louis pays 24% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for sociology teacher pay?
25 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $219,600 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.