Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for sociology teachers, postsecondary is $97,540 a year. About 1,130 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($84,290). New York ranks 10th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sociology teachers, postsecondary in New York
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $61,360 |
| 25% of workers | $75,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $97,540 |
| 75% of workers | $128,210 |
| 90% of workers | $203,820 |
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $101,780 | 60 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $99,850 | 1,020 |
| Ithaca | $86,150 | 40 |
| Rochester | $82,070 | 50 |
| Syracuse | $80,290 | 70 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $78,320 | 100 |
New York 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 | $82,020 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,720 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,690 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,700 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,050 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,400 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,800 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,050 |
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