Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 46 · CA
42.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $138,470 ≈ $67/hr
Median annual salary $127,680
Employment 810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $71,710P25 $96,530 Median $127,680P75 $167,290P90 $233,850
About 80% of sociology teachers, postsecondarys in California earn between $71,710 and $233,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean sociology teachers, postsecondary salary in California is $138,470, about 42.8% above the U.S. average ($96,980). That works out to roughly $67/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $157,630 | $161,030 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $141,950 | $147,450 | 110 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $132,930 | $141,910 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $128,010 | $142,360 | 280 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $127,480 | $121,540 | 70 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $120,570 | $132,970 | 60 |