Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $91,480 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,360
90th percentile $132,010
Employed locally 160
National median $82,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,360
    25th
    $74,350
    50th (median)
    $91,480
    75th
    $102,280
    90th
    $132,010

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 114% Median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 14% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $118,520
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $85,200
    Lubbock, TX $82,310
    El Paso, TX $79,920

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 10.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,360 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,350.