Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Occupation

$82,540
National Median Salary
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Median Hourly Wage
12,380
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$49,330
$64,130
$82,540
$113,000
$167,240

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+21.6%
10 Year Change
$67,880
2014 Median
$82,540
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Industry Annual Median Employment
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $81,470 3,990
Educational Services $81,140 4,030
Junior Colleges $64,580 50

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Top Paying States for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

State Annual Median Employment
California $129,760 880
New Hampshire $109,850 50
Arizona $106,460 120
Michigan $98,920 410
District of Columbia $98,680 70

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Educational Services Junior Colleges