SOC 25-1067 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Pennsylvania comes to $99,660 a year, ahead of the national median of $84,290 by 18.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Pennsylvania comes to $99,660 a year, ahead of the national median of $84,290 by 18.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $70,900 and $120,750. The lowest tenth earn under $48,420, while the highest tenth earn more than $132,230.
The area has 440 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.95 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 46 states with published data for this occupation, Pennsylvania ranks 8th by median wage. Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $95,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 107th of 778 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,420 | −42.6% |
| 25th | $70,900 | −15.9% |
| Median (50th) | $99,660 | +18.2% |
| 75th | $120,750 | +43.3% |
| 90th | $132,230 | +56.9% |
| Mean | $97,760 | +16.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $95,620 | 210 | |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | $95,440 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $99,660 goes as far as $102,111 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,111US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,660 a year, 18.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,420 to $132,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $95,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $99,660, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $84,290, so pay in Pennsylvania is 18.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pennsylvania earns more than $132,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $95,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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