The median annual wage for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $129,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $138,020.
Pay spans roughly $59,640 at the 10th percentile to $230,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 880 people work as sociology teachers, postsecondary in California.
| Median (annual) | $129,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $138,020 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $59,640 |
| 90th percentile | $230,220 |
| Employment | 880 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.