Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for sociology teachers, postsecondary is $96,790 a year. About 580 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($84,290). Massachusetts ranks 11th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sociology teachers, postsecondary in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $61,200 |
| 25% of workers | $75,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $96,790 |
| 75% of workers | $132,760 |
| 90% of workers | $195,940 |
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $103,810 | 400 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $103,110 | 70 |
| Worcester | $78,450 | 50 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sociology teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,930 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,980 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,610 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,150 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,360 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,900 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $164,410 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,710 |
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