Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $82,310 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,780
90th percentile $160,340
Employed locally 60
National median $82,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,780
    25th
    $60,530
    50th (median)
    $82,310
    75th
    $100,590
    90th
    $160,340

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 132% Median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 32% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $91,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $85,200
    El Paso, TX $79,920

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lubbock, TX is 0.3% below 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,780 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,530.