How much does a sociology teacher make in Texas?
$81,220a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in Texas. That is $39.05 an hour or $6,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.05
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,130Median: $81,220Highest 10%: $133,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $61,670 | $29.65 | |
| Median | $81,220 | $39.05 | |
| 75th | $101,900 | $48.98 | |
| 90th | $133,600 | $64.24 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| College Station, TX | $114,000 |
| Austin, TX | $99,800 |
| Houston, TX | $94,380 |
| Dallas, TX | $86,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $67,770 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociology teachers.
| 20. Washington | $83,140 |
| 21. Illinois | $82,610 |
| 22. Iowa | $81,910 |
| 23. Texas | $81,220 |
| 24. Indiana | $79,880 |
| 25. Ohio | $79,690 |
| 26. Colorado | $78,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $39.05 ($81,220 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $81,220 against $84,290 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for sociology teacher pay?
Texas ranks 23 of 46 states.
Which city in Texas pays sociology teachers the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX, with a median of $114,000 a year.
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.