SOC 25-1067 · May 2025 · United States
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $84,290 per year, measured over 11,850 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $127,680.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 108.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $127,680 and Kentucky pays $61,260.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $127,680 | 810 | |
| 2 | Delaware | $123,710 | — | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $112,890 | 40 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $103,160 | 70 | |
| 5 | Michigan | $102,870 | 370 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $101,960 | 150 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $101,490 | 320 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $99,660 | 440 | |
| 9 | Utah | $99,350 | 70 | |
| 10 | New York | $97,540 | 1,130 |
States with the most Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 1,130 | $97,540 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,040 | $81,220 | |
| 3 | California | 810 | $127,680 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 580 | $96,790 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 550 | $78,350 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 550 | $76,430 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 550 | $79,690 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 450 | $84,960 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 440 | $82,610 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 440 | $99,660 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $157,630 | 70 |
| 2 | San Diego | $141,950 | 110 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $132,930 | 50 |
| 4 | Madison | $132,640 | 80 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $128,010 | 280 |
| 6 | Sacramento | $127,480 | 70 |
| 7 | San Jose | $120,570 | 60 |
| 8 | College Station | $114,030 | 50 |
| 9 | Lansing | $111,290 | 50 |
| 10 | Portland | $104,090 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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