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Sociology Teachers Salary in Louisiana

Sociology Teachers in Louisiana earn a median of $83,700 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$83,700
vs. U.S. median
−1% ($84,290)
Rank among states
19 of 46
Jobs in the state
80

Pay range in Louisiana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,790; the top 10% earn over $124,130. Nationally the range is $49,930 to $160,140.

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Sociology Teachers pay in Louisiana

How much do sociology teachers make in Louisiana?

The median is $83,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,790 and the top 10% earn over $124,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Louisiana a good state for sociology teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 19 of 46 (−1% 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