Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $85,200 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,490
90th percentile $150,000
Employed locally 250
National median $82,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,490
    25th
    $74,750
    50th (median)
    $85,200
    75th
    $108,830
    90th
    $150,000

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% below 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $118,520
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,830
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $91,480
    Lubbock, TX $82,310
    El Paso, TX $79,920

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 3.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,490 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,750.