Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary to increase by 2.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 14,600 to 15,000 jobs. Its estimate of 1,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($84,290), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
14,600
Projected employment (2034)
15,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,000
Pay & Preparation
$84,290
Doctoral or professional degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.62/5) • Instructing (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Writing (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Learning Strategies (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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