Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $84,290 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$84,290
$40.52 per hour
Range
$49,930 – $160,140
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
11,850
across the U.S.
▲2.1%
Pay trend: The median for sociology teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $82,540 (May 2024) to $84,290 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What sociology teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses in sociology.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.2% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,000
Employment of sociology teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 2.2% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$68,128
per year · effective tax rate 19.2%
$5,677Monthly
$2,839Twice a month
$2,620Every 2 weeks
$32.75Hourly
- Federal income tax$9,714
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,226
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,222
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$68,128
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,930 | $24.00 | $42,299 |
| 25th percentile | $64,990 | $31.25 | $54,399 |
| Median (50th) | $84,290 | $40.52 | $68,128 |
| 75th percentile | $110,650 | $53.20 | $86,672 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $160,140 | $76.99 | $120,722 |
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $127,680 | −1.6% | $89,231 | $71,710 – $233,850 | 810 |
| Delaware | $123,710 | +52.7% | $88,998 | $59,090 – $216,680 | — |
| New Hampshire | $112,890 | +2.8% | $88,248 | $80,450 – $167,700 | 40 |
| District of Columbia | $103,160 | +4.5% | $75,603 | $66,410 – $224,340 | 70 |
| Michigan | $102,870 | +4.0% | $77,078 | $54,660 – $174,740 | 370 |
| Oregon | $101,960 | +21.6% | $72,467 | $67,710 – $147,770 | 150 |
| Connecticut | $101,490 | +8.1% | $76,221 | $67,800 – $201,880 | 320 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,660 | +20.5% | $75,881 | $48,420 – $132,230 | 440 |
| Utah | $99,350 | +14.4% | $75,218 | $65,630 – $131,770 | 70 |
| New York | $97,540 | −0.8% | $72,735 | $61,360 – $203,820 | 1,130 |
| Massachusetts | $96,790 | −1.3% | $72,302 | $61,200 – $195,940 | 580 |
| Maryland | $95,980 | +15.5% | $72,157 | $54,180 – $172,980 | 200 |
| Vermont | $87,620 | +25.7% | $67,148 | $36,270 – $123,950 | 40 |
| Nevada | $87,480 | +4.2% | $70,372 | $66,720 – $103,870 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $87,340 | +2.7% | $65,858 | $62,470 – $131,700 | 240 |
| Wisconsin | $84,960 | −10.4% | $65,477 | $62,220 – $176,150 | 450 |
| Georgia | $84,330 | +2.5% | $64,402 | $54,230 – $162,850 | 230 |
| Idaho | $84,140 | +15.1% | $64,671 | $71,200 – $127,980 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $83,700 | −0.8% | $65,588 | $56,790 – $124,130 | 80 |
| Washington | $83,140 | +4.6% | $67,319 | $55,610 – $119,310 | 200 |
| Illinois | $82,610 | +3.4% | $63,002 | $52,260 – $131,440 | 440 |
| Iowa | $81,910 | +6.7% | $63,993 | $49,460 – $150,230 | 140 |
| Texas | $81,220 | −2.1% | $65,968 | $47,130 – $133,610 | 1,040 |
| Indiana | $79,880 | +0.2% | $62,699 | $52,680 – $145,190 | 290 |
| Ohio | $79,690 | +5.2% | $63,483 | $46,530 – $123,980 | 550 |
| Colorado | $78,630 | −3.7% | $61,395 | $41,400 – $139,920 | 220 |
| Kansas | $78,630 | +0.8% | $60,558 | $41,950 – $171,420 | 110 |
| Arizona | $78,430 | −26.3% | $62,254 | $54,080 – $147,830 | 230 |
| South Carolina | $78,410 | +6.6% | $60,444 | $41,440 – $109,170 | 120 |
| New Jersey | $78,350 | −19.9% | $61,148 | $32,220 – $156,300 | 550 |
| Virginia | $78,120 | +5.3% | $60,110 | $44,980 – $127,460 | 400 |
| Missouri | $77,800 | −0.1% | $60,843 | $45,530 – $169,070 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $77,740 | +4.2% | $61,032 | $58,390 – $126,680 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $77,380 | −3.0% | $60,472 | $52,890 – $132,810 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $77,370 | +12.9% | $63,260 | $50,030 – $122,820 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $76,430 | +1.9% | $60,058 | $45,470 – $109,850 | 550 |
| Nebraska | $76,230 | −4.3% | $59,869 | $57,690 – $95,200 | 70 |
| Maine | $76,010 | +15.1% | $58,354 | $61,700 – $137,320 | 80 |
| Montana | $75,880 | +1.8% | $59,285 | $25,560 – $125,390 | 30 |
| Alabama | $73,670 | +21.1% | $57,238 | $48,480 – $104,780 | 210 |
| Mississippi | $70,860 | +4.8% | $56,578 | $30,250 – $100,600 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $64,900 | +4.2% | $51,952 | $30,710 – $88,710 | 120 |
| South Dakota | $64,210 | +4.1% | $53,773 | $50,750 – $91,260 | 40 |
| Florida | $63,470 | −25.5% | $53,178 | $52,950 – $100,900 | 230 |
| Arkansas | $62,390 | −12.6% | $50,090 | $46,630 – $125,310 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $61,260 | −5.1% | $49,376 | $35,590 – $136,960 | 150 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,020 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $72,990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $123,920 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,620 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,820 | Doctoral or professional degree | 0.0% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for sociology teachers, postsecondary is $84,290 a year ($40.52 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,930 and the top 10% earn over $160,140. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays sociology teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $127,680.
How many sociology teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 11,850 people work as sociology teachers, postsecondary nationwide.