The median annual wage for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $79,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $88,680.
Pay spans roughly $53,630 at the 10th percentile to $126,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 360 people work as sociology teachers, postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $79,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $88,680 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $53,630 |
| 90th percentile | $126,440 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.