Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $119,270 +44.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,160
90th percentile $220,760
Employed locally 70
National median $82,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,160
    25th
    $81,870
    50th (median)
    $119,270
    75th
    $182,360
    90th
    $220,760

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 76% Median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 24% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $181,960
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $122,530

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 44.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,160 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,870.