Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Career

Job Description: Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$97,270

Median Hourly Wage

$46.76*

Total Employed Nationally

12,380


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.