Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for sociology teachers, postsecondary is $78,350 a year. About 550 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($84,290). New Jersey ranks 30th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sociology teachers, postsecondary in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32,220 |
| 25% of workers | $32,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78,350 |
| 75% of workers | $108,710 |
| 90% of workers | $156,300 |
New Jersey 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 |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,600 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,790 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,780 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,450 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,900 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,260 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,100 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,250 |
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