Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $131,110 +58.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $73,040
90th percentile $201,660
Employed locally 60
National median $82,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,040
    25th
    $103,410
    50th (median)
    $131,110
    75th
    $177,210
    90th
    $201,660

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 155% Median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 55% 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
    California $129,760
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $125,770

    Nearby metros — Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $99,540

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 58.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $73,040 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,410.