The salary statistics and trend of postsecondary sociology teachers in the industry of educational services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare postsecondary sociology teacher salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,340 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $73,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $99,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $139,200 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary sociology teachers in the industry of educational services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) postsecondary sociology teachers is $139,200. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $73,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary sociology teachers is $40,340.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary sociology teachers in the industry of Educational Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,080 | 1.68% | 9.50% |
| 2016 | $71,850 | 3.65% | - |
| 2015 | $69,230 | 1.95% | - |
| 2014 | $67,880 | -0.07% | - |
| 2013 | $67,930 | 2.64% | - |
| 2012 | $66,140 | - | - |
The average salaries of postsecondary sociology teachers in twelve industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of postsecondary sociology teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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