Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,520 or more. The middle half of sociology teachers, postsecondary in San Juan earn between $50,060 and $89,680.
- $45K10th
- $50K25th
- $80KMedian
- $90K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,620 | $6,135 | — |
| Median | $80,420 | $6,702 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,060 | $4,172 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $89,680 | $7,473 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Sociology teachers, postsecondary in San Juan earn 10% less than the Puerto Rico average ($81,860) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($96,980). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $84,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $73,620 | $80,420 | $45,130 | $96,520 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $81,860 | $84,090 | $45,130 | $96,520 | 70 |
| United States | $96,980 | $84,290 | $49,930 | $160,140 | 11,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for sociology teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$79,130
- Orlando, FL$68,620
- Wilmington, NC$95,080
- Raleigh, NC$79,990
- Virginia Beach, VA$84,830
- Charlotte, NC$73,060
Highest-paying cities for sociology teachers, postsecondary
Riverside, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($161,030).
- Riverside, CA$161,030
- San Diego, CA$147,450
- Madison, WI$146,900
- Los Angeles, CA$142,360
- San Francisco, CA$141,910
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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Juan: questions
What is the entry-level sociology teachers, postsecondary salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do sociology teachers, postsecondary earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,980).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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