Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $118,520 +43.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,370
90th percentile $152,940
Employed locally 40
National median $82,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,370
    25th
    $81,620
    50th (median)
    $118,520
    75th
    $146,640
    90th
    $152,940

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 199% Median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 99% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $124,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,830
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $91,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $85,200
    Lubbock, TX $82,310
    El Paso, TX $79,920

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$58,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,590
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$127,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,480
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$22,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in College Station?

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

    Is College Station above or below average for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in College Station, TX is 43.6% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,370 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,620.