Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Indiana

Sociology teachers, postsecondary in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $110,250 a year) and the least in South Bend ($86,560), across the 2 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sociology teachers, postsecondary average at $93,760 and the median at $79,880 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,980.

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$110,250
South Bend$86,560

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$110,250	$97,280	$75,570	$80,907	96
South Bend	$86,560	$75,580	$72,240	$65,661	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1067.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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