The median annual wage for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $83,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $94,920.
Pay spans roughly $58,900 at the 10th percentile to $166,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 270 people work as sociology teachers, postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $83,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $94,920 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $58,900 |
| 90th percentile | $166,490 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.