Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $95,830 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,480
90th percentile $133,370
Employed locally 100
National median $82,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,480
    25th
    $79,610
    50th (median)
    $95,830
    75th
    $129,800
    90th
    $133,370

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 129% Median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 29% 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
    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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Antonio, TX is 16.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $58,480 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,610.