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Sociology Teachers Salary in District of Columbia

Sociology Teachers in District of Columbia earn a median of $103,160 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$103,160
vs. U.S. median
+22% ($84,290)
Rank among states
4 of 46
Jobs in the state
70

Pay range in District of Columbia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,410; the top 10% earn over $224,340. Nationally the range is $49,930 to $160,140.

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Sociology Teachers pay in District of Columbia

How much do sociology teachers make in District of Columbia?

The median is $103,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,410 and the top 10% earn over $224,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is District of Columbia a good state for sociology teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 4 of 46 (+22% vs. the national median of $84,290). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses