Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 11,850 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $49,930 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $64,990 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $84,290 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $110,650 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $160,140 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$50K
25th
$65K
Median
$84K
75th
$111K
90th
$160K
Highest Paying States for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $138,470 |
| Connecticut | $121,980 |
| Delaware | $120,960 |
| District of Columbia | $120,640 |
| New Hampshire | $118,270 |
| Massachusetts | $109,340 |
| New York | $108,130 |
| Maryland | $106,300 |
| Oregon | $106,090 |
| Wisconsin | $105,930 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $138,470 per year, while Wisconsin has an average of $105,930 — a difference of $32,540. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11,850 workers were employed as Sociology Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $96,980 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1067