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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

National Avg Annual Salary

$97,270

National Avg Hourly Wage

$0.00

National Total Employment

12,380

Top Metro Avg Salary

$171,970

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $138,020.

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Largest State Market

New York has one of the largest employment markets with 1,280 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA shows an average annual salary of $171,970.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 1,130 jobs.

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Top States for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Ranked by average annual salary. Click the state name to open that state’s ranking page.

State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $138,020 880 Open
New Hampshire NH $121,300 50 Open
Connecticut CT $116,080 210 Open
New York NY $114,380 1,280 Open
Arizona AZ $113,460 120 Open
District of Columbia DC $110,670 70 Open
Wisconsin WI $110,120 350 Open
Massachusetts MA $109,030 730 Open
New Jersey NJ $106,120 440 Open
Michigan MI $102,010 410 Open