Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $102,810 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $67,640
90th percentile $197,330
Employed locally 60
National median $82,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,640
    25th
    $87,280
    50th (median)
    $102,810
    75th
    $163,140
    90th
    $197,330

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 119% Median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $181,960
    Madison, WI $152,420
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,120
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $131,110
    California $129,760

    Nearby metros — Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Madison, WI $152,420
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $124,020
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $101,000
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $99,540
    Massachusetts $98,100
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $83,460

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst Town, MA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town, MA is 24.6% above the national median of $82,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $67,640 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,280.